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D708 XRN

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,165 mi
Last recorded96,165 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD708 XRN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 96,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 95,083 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point damaged\corroded

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged mechanisms slow to react (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 95,077 miles

Central Rear Brake rod insecure h/brake guide missing-cable fouling road spring (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front jacking point damaged\corroded

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged mechanisms slow to react (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 94,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,333 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,854 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 89,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,422 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 88,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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D708 XRN is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D708 XRN, 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 D708 XRN registered?

D708 XRN is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 March 1987.

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