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D587 WUY

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

13,779 mi
Last recorded13,779 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD587 WUY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 13,779 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 13,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 13,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,604 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019
Pass 10 Aug 2018 13,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 13,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 13,558 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel break reading low (3.3.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 13,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 13,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 13,240 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 13,240 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 13,075 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s and o/s front wiper blades rubber split but clearing screen

Fail 14 May 2013 13,075 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s front wiper blades rubber split but clearing screen

Pass 1 May 2012 13,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,839 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 12,834 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,656 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,158 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 12,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 139,022 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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D587 WUY is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D587 WUY, 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 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D587 WUY registered?

D587 WUY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D587 WUY safe to buy?

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