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D696 DBJ

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

72,223 mi
Last recorded72,223 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD696 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 72,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,010 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 vehicle tyres slightly cracking through tread pattern.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 71,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 vehicle tyres slightly cracking through tread pattern.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,641 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight drag on brake

Offside Rear silencer fouling body

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking in tread patterns

Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front slight drag on brake

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear silencer fouling body

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking in tread patterns

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,499 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r tyres perishing through tread pattern.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,499 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r tyres perishing through tread pattern.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,358 miles

N/S Front top strut bearing mount binding

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 71,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside 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)

N/S Front top strut bearing mount binding

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

Rear crankshaft oil seal leaking

Rear gearbox prop shaft oil seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,309 miles

rear crankshaft oil seal leaking.

rear gearbox prop shaft oil seal leaking.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,309 miles

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

rear crankshaft oil seal leaking.

rear gearbox prop shaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,282 miles

battery insicure

Fail 23 Apr 2012 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insicure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,970 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pump bracket has slight corrosion.

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 18 Apr 2011 70,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pump bracket has slight corrosion.

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres badly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres badly perished

Pass 1 May 2009 69,272 miles

Both nearside tyres starting to crack on the sidewalls.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 69,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Both nearside tyres starting to crack on the sidewalls.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,479 miles

slight corrosion on under body and fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 67,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 65,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D696 DBJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D696 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 D696 DBJ registered?

D696 DBJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D696 DBJ safe to buy?

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