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D496 UJN

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,859 mi
Last recorded87,859 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 UJN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 87,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 86,254 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 85,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 84,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,840 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 83,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 83,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 80,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,172 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,151 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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D496 UJN is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 D496 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

D496 UJN is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D496 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D496 UJN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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