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D49 OUK

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,446 mi
Last recorded86,446 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD49 OUK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,446 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,254 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 86,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,415 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,363 miles

all 4 tyre are cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2014 80,350 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 75,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,283 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s leaf spring leaf clamp at rear splayed

Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 69,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,678 miles

N/S/F Inner wing corroded.

O/S/F Inner wheel arch area corroded.

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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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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