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D580 RMW

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,045 mi
Last recorded18,045 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD580 RMW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 18,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,288 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 13,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside of rear bumper

slight movement in steering column

Fail 4 Mar 2011 7,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside of rear bumper

slight movement in steering column

Pass 6 Mar 2010 5,696 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 5,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 4,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2008 4,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 2,438 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 2,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,813 miles

front anti roll bar bushes showing wear

o/s/f and n/s/f bulk head advanced corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2006 96,905 miles

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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D580 RMW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D580 RMW, 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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D580 RMW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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