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D637 ADP

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,569 mi
Last recorded85,569 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD637 ADP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 85,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,827 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,212 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen starting to discolour around the edges but not in the driver view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,672 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,863 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,726 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 74,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 73,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

battery insecure

rear diff pan slight oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2012 73,554 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

battery insecure

rear diff pan slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,519 miles

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

play in steering both sides

Fail 15 Sep 2009 71,519 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

play in steering both sides

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 66,303 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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D637 ADP is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D637 ADP, 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 D637 ADP registered?

D637 ADP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D637 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D637 ADP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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