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D593 NJA

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD593 NJA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,844 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near the front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near the front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has perished on the control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 87,819 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 87,709 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,877 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,980 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 51,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,812 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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D593 NJA is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D593 NJA, 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 D593 NJA registered?

D593 NJA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D593 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D593 NJA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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