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D407 THR

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,797 mi
Last recorded7,797 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD407 THR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 7,797 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 7,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 6,853 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 6,853 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 6,147 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside footwell / floor pan area

Pass 24 Apr 2017 4,595 miles

Nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills around forward spring mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,620 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,777 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,548 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 89,548 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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D407 THR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D407 THR, 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 D407 THR registered?

D407 THR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D407 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D407 THR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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