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D456 KWY

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 KWY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,690 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,730 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe to front silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe to front silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,145 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,226 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 51,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 51,164 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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D456 KWY is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D456 KWY, 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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What year was D456 KWY registered?

D456 KWY is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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