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D720 FFS

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,656 mi
Last recorded4,656 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 FFS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 4,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 4,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 4,544 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 4,472 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 4,472 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 4,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 3,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,273 miles

slight lift on steering rack ends n/s door mirror off

Pass 14 Jul 2010 2,683 miles

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

various suspension bushes soft

Pass 27 Jun 2009 2,603 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 2,603 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 2,400 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING. SLIGHT LEAKS AT EXHAUST. TIGHTNESS IN STEERING

Pass 12 Jun 2007 2,188 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS DAMAGED. SLIGHT LEAKS IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 12 Jun 2007 2,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F & N/S/F CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS DAMAGED. SLIGHT LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 13 Jun 2006 2,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,090 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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D720 FFS is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D720 FFS, 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 D720 FFS registered?

D720 FFS is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 May 1987.

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