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D601 FYW

1987 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD601 FYW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,519 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 81,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 74,237 miles

Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,941 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 70,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 70,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 67,483 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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D601 FYW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D601 FYW, 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 D601 FYW registered?

D601 FYW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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