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D48 TWF

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD48 TWF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2009 93,985 miles

some areas of underbody previously repaired

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,970 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,484 miles

all suspension components corroded front and rear

battery tray excessivly corroded and battery is subsequently loose

corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

nearside mirror missing

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 93,483 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

all brake ferrules corroded

all suspension components corroded front and rear

battery tray excessivly corroded and battery is subsequently loose

corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

nearside mirror missing

oil leak

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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D48 TWF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D48 TWF, 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 D48 TWF registered?

D48 TWF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D48 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D48 TWF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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