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D685 RWB

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,640 mi
Last recorded60,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 RWB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 60,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 60,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,357 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Track control arm bushes have slight play.

both front strut top bearings slighty rough in operation.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Track control arm bushes have slight play.

both front strut top bearings slighty rough in operation.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 59,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,741 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 56,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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D685 RWB is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc 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 D685 RWB, 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 D685 RWB registered?

D685 RWB is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D685 RWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D685 RWB 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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