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D494 KME

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,191 mi
Last recorded8,191 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD494 KME
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2011 8,191 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wings corroded

front and rear bumpers require attention

o/s/r arch corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 7,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 6,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 2,329 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 2,315 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 92 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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D494 KME is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D494 KME, 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 D494 KME registered?

D494 KME is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 March 1987.

Is D494 KME safe to buy?

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