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D420 VCW

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,863 mi
Last recorded98,863 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 VCW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing hub to steering attachment bracket split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,748 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

bottom of A pillar n/s front starting to corrode

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 30 May 2014 95,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

bottom of A pillar n/s front starting to corrode

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,365 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear roll bar bushes split & perished

complete exhaust corroded

corrosion & holes n/s & o/s front inner wings outside 30cm of top strut mounts

corrosion n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

rad cap leaking

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper split

small hole n/s/r outer sill

Fail 26 Jan 2010 88,219 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper split

small hole n/s/r outer sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear roll bar bushes split & perished

complete exhaust corroded

corrosion & holes n/s & o/s front inner wings outside 30cm of top strut mounts

corrosion n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

rad cap leaking

rear number plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,844 miles

All four rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Complete exhaust system corroided

Complete underside of rear corroided

Engine and gearbox oil leak

N/S lower inner door sill corroided

N/S/R lower front of wheel arch corroided

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

PAS pipe loose

Fail 29 Aug 2008 85,844 miles

All four rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Complete exhaust system corroided

Complete underside of rear corroided

Engine and gearbox oil leak

N/S lower inner door sill corroided

N/S/R lower front of wheel arch corroided

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

PAS pipe loose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,533 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 84,533 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,504 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 51,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

start of corrsion both rear chassic rails

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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D420 VCW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D420 VCW, 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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D420 VCW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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