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D391 MWU

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

43,821 mi
Last recorded43,821 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 MWU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,821 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Mar 2026 43,821 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,821 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2025 43,821 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside heavily undersealed

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2024 43,821 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

odometer not working

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,821 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,821 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2022 43,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,821 miles

underside heavily greased and undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,624 miles

under body sealer underneath

Fail 9 Mar 2020 43,624 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body sealer underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed and greased

Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,824 miles

vehicle covered in grease underneath.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,660 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,300 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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D391 MWU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D391 MWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D391 MWU registered?

D391 MWU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D391 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D391 MWU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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