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D659 DBJ

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,867 mi
Last recorded42,867 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD659 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,867 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,326 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,725 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 39,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 39,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 38,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 36,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,165 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 33,010 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 32,997 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,380 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 32,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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D659 DBJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D659 DBJ, 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 D659 DBJ registered?

D659 DBJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D659 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D659 DBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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