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D456 WPU

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,133 mi
Last recorded8,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 WPU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 8,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 8,132 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 8,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Above the fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,021 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 8,021 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 WPU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D456 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

D456 WPU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D456 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D456 WPU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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