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D509 ONB

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,640 mi
Last recorded45,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD509 ONB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,177 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 44,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,943 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 30 Jun 2013 49,228 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust hitting body & tyre

Gearbox mounting defective

Leak at gearbox tailshaft

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,287 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,239 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D509 ONB is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D509 ONB, 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 D509 ONB registered?

D509 ONB is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is D509 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D509 ONB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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