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D461 DBD

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,082 mi
Last recorded37,082 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD461 DBD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 37,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s side walls cracking replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer wheeel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper roof aroud tailgate hinges corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 37,082 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s side walls cracking replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer wheeel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper roof aroud tailgate hinges corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower valance corroded but not within a prescribed area

Front Lower wings corroded at bottom

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch rear corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower door skin corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 37,078 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower valance corroded but not within a prescribed area

Front Lower wings corroded at bottom

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch rear corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower door skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,066 miles

o/s/f floor to inner arch corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 37,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f floor to inner arch corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,869 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches corroded

windscreen panel corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 36,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches corroded

windscreen panel corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,673 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 36,673 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED. N/S MIRROR STUB. BATTERY LOOSE. ENGINE STALLING AND MISSING. BRAKE BALANCE ON HAND BRAKE POOR. CORROSSION TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BOXES.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,321 miles

N/S MIRROR STALK. FRONT NO. PLATE. BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES. BATTERY LOOSE.

Fail 31 May 2006 36,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

MIRROR STUB N/S. FRONT NO. PLATE DAMAGED. BATTERY LOOSE. CONDITION OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

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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D461 DBD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D461 DBD, 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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D461 DBD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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