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D651 RNB

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,782 mi
Last recorded20,782 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD651 RNB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 20,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 20,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 19,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 19,147 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 18,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,845 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s floor to sills slightly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,279 miles

n.s. and o.s outer sils/jacking points damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 17,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 16,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,587 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORODED BUT NOT HOLED

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 16,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORODED BUT NOT HOLED

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,097 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 16,097 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,341 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/f +n/s/f brake flexi hose ferules slightly coroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,228 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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D651 RNB is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D651 RNB, 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 D651 RNB registered?

D651 RNB is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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