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D547 EAV

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

51,016 mi
Last recorded51,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD547 EAV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 51,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/F Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front panel corroded

N/S/F Top shocker mount badly swollen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R Wheel arch has tape fitted

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 50,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wing taped up

general corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Oct 2018 50,388 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut top under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wing edge is taped up

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front body is corroded and holed

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded near the spring hanger

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of the vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,713 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper bracket exposed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front body is corroded and holed

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded near the spring hanger

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of the vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,193 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 44,189 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 44,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,407 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 40,398 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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D547 EAV is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D547 EAV, 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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D547 EAV is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 June 1987.

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