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D315 VUF

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

38,764 mi
Last recorded38,764 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD315 VUF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 38,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,928 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f steering rack gaitor worn

Fail 8 Apr 2013 24,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f steering rack gaitor worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,555 miles

slight movement at rear leaf spring eye bushes , rear leaf springs weak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 9,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr tyyre perished

slight movement at rear leaf spring eye bushes , rear leaf springs weak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,532 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,360 miles

both front wing inner edges corroded and weakend but not structural "noticed and crumbled during bounce test previously repaired by body filler"

minor movement in leaf spring bushes, rear leaf springs weak

minor play so steering rack offside

Fail 2 Apr 2010 86,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front wing inner edges corroded and weakend but not structural "noticed and crumbled during bounce test previously repaired by body filler"

minor movement in leaf spring bushes, rear leaf springs weak

minor play so steering rack offside

Pass 4 Apr 2009 71,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside rack

Fail 4 Apr 2009 71,919 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,765 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 57,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,791 miles

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 VUF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

D315 VUF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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