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D496 UHJ

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,438 mi
Last recorded17,438 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 UHJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 17,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,041 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 17,029 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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D496 UHJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D496 UHJ, 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

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What year was D496 UHJ registered?

D496 UHJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D496 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D496 UHJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D496 UHJ have outstanding finance?

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