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ExpiredMileage
86,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on full lock (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight white light (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)
oil leak, also coolant leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rocker cover breather pipe missing, deteriated, blowing smoke into engine bay
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive total value for both sides was 3.700, max is 3.500 (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high n/s close to upper limit (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from both clamps, also knocking on leaf spring and body (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on full lock (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight white light (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)
oil leak, also coolant leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rocker cover breather pipe missing, deteriated, blowing smoke into engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
emissions on left side high
offside front strut upper bearing assembly stiff
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
emissions on left side high
offside front strut upper bearing assembly stiff
all 4 tyre are cracking
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s leaf spring leaf clamp at rear splayed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s leaf spring leaf clamp at rear splayed
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from rear axle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from rear axle
N/S/F Inner wing corroded.
O/S/F Inner wheel arch area corroded.
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D49 OUK is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D49 OUK, 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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D49 OUK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 January 1987.
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