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D529 DLX

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,075 mi
Last recorded49,075 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 DLX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,075 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 49,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,346 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 48,346 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2023 47,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,426 miles

NEARSIDE REPEATER DIM

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front floor corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2011 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front floor corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,740 miles

Coolant leak

check coolant, whilst in idle running condition fluid escaped from expansion tank.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 21,740 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

check coolant, whilst in idle running condition fluid escaped from expansion tank.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,519 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,879 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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D529 DLX is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D529 DLX, 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 D529 DLX registered?

D529 DLX is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 June 1987.

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