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D487 AAA

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 AAA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,001 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency 20% (locked )

service brake efficiency 56% (rears locked)

Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 24% lock out

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency 62% lock out

Fail 24 Oct 2024 67,841 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both side to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both side (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency 20%

service brake efficiency 58%

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,728 miles

Parking Brake efficiency 20%

Service Brake efficiency 58%

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency 38%

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency 60%

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency 36%

Service brake efficiency 76%

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,194 miles

Nearside Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration manifold (bank) (8.2.1.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency 44%

service brake efficiency 62%

Pass 1 May 2019 66,810 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency 40%

parking brake efficiency 44%

service brake efficiency 60%

service brake efficiency 60%

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,780 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive near side system (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake efficiency 44%

service brake efficiency 60%

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,501 miles

parking brake efficiency 38%

service brake efficiency 68%

the service braking system appears to need adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,294 miles

Parking brake efficiency 42%

service brake efficiency 72%

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,061 miles

parking brake efficiency 34%

service brake efficiency 64%

Fail 1 Apr 2016 66,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake binding both side rear brake binds (3.7.B.1)

parking brake efficiency 33%

service brake efficiency 48%

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,857 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both side front and both side rear prescribed area repaired / welded and coated with underseal

parking brake efficency 36%

rear brake hose ferrules has surface corrosion

service brake efficency 54%

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,254 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,902 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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D487 AAA is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 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 D487 AAA, 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 40 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 D487 AAA registered?

D487 AAA is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D487 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D487 AAA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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