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D429 OYC

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,110 mi
Last recorded56,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 OYC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 56,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 53,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 48,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,600 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 44,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 32,634 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,634 miles

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

all exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,778 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,880 miles

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside front top suspension mount corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 93,738 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 93,738 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 82,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D429 OYC is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D429 OYC, 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 D429 OYC registered?

D429 OYC is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D429 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D429 OYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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