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D596 GYK

1987 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,184 mi
Last recorded42,184 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD596 GYK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 42,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 42,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer mounting rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusted and thin (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 42,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer mounting rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusted and thin (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 42,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges and starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2018 42,067 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure both front caliper bolts lock tabs not locked (3.5.1l)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges and starting to perish

both rear brakes sticking very slightly

Pass 12 May 2017 41,975 miles

Rear Tyres have slight surface cracking of tread

rear seatbelts not checked due to rear of vehicle full of items

Fail 11 May 2017 41,975 miles

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

Rear Tyres have slight surface cracking of tread

rear seatbelts not checked due to rear of vehicle full of items

Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,969 miles

nearside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,969 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,839 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

outer floor starting to corrode

roadsprings corroded

slight brake judder

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,791 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system rusted and weak in places

front lower panel geting rusted and weak

slight play in steering rack o/s

underbody geting rusty in places

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,085 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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D596 GYK is a 1987 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D596 GYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D596 GYK registered?

D596 GYK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D596 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D596 GYK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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