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D586 RGP

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,195 mi
Last recorded33,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD586 RGP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,195 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 33,189 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,026 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 33,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 32,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 31,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 30,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,024 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 2,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fibre glass wings fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 17,145 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 8,631 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 5,551 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 1,229 miles

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

Oil leak

rusty leaf springs and chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,346 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 97,346 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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D586 RGP is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D586 RGP, 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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D586 RGP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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