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D315 KWU

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD315 KWU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 86,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 82,428 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 76,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 7,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak from o/s/r half shaft seal.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,938 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,929 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,003 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Very slight play in rack also slight seepage.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,187 miles

Coolant leak

Mist on p.a.s rack.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight play in rear roll bar bushes.

Slight play in wheel bearings.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Wipers smear.

corrosion n/s/r sill.

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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D315 KWU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D315 KWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D315 KWU registered?

D315 KWU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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