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ExpiredMileage
98,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Battery insecure
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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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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