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D591 OWA

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,516 mi
Last recorded68,516 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD591 OWA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERBODY/CORROSION PRESENT ...........

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,449 miles

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN SOME SORT OF BITUMEN..............

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,421 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,270 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 68,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 10,515 miles

Corrosion around rear spring hangers

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak on rear diff

Fail 15 May 2008 10,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion around rear spring hangers

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 6 Apr 2007 6,873 miles

both inner wings corroding

front cross member corroded

near rear wheel arch corroded

offside floor to sills corroded

offside outter sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear chassis rails corroded

rear valance corroding

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2006 3,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 3,605 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D591 OWA is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D591 OWA, 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 D591 OWA registered?

D591 OWA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D591 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D591 OWA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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