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D342 WCX

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,312 mi
Last recorded6,312 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD342 WCX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 6,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 6,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 6,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 6,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 6,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 6,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 6,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 6,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 6,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 5,885 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 5,885 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 5,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 3,673 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 3,662 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 2,296 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 12 May 2012 2,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

screw in tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 97,307 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 97,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,444 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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D342 WCX is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D342 WCX, 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 D342 WCX registered?

D342 WCX is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is D342 WCX safe to buy?

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