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D482 XPN

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD482 XPN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 97,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,767 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 96,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 96,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 95,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 94,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,609 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,853 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,336 miles

rear axle corroding

slight corrosion o/s/f lower wing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 85,251 miles

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 6 Aug 2011 85,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 7 Aug 2010 84,449 miles

battery insecure

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2009 83,265 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 82,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,325 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,397 miles

advanced corrosion appearing in a number of places on the vehicles structure †some corrosion evident on metal brake pipes at the vehicles rear

Pass 10 Aug 2005 78,490 miles

both rear tyres worn & walls perished

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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D482 XPN is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D482 XPN, 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

How do I check the history of D482 XPN?

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What year was D482 XPN registered?

D482 XPN is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D482 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D482 XPN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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