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D725 GHY

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,168 mi
Last recorded47,168 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD725 GHY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2010 47,168 miles

no rerar seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 46,985 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

no rerar seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,329 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 35,259 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,300 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 25,300 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,242 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 16,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D725 GHY is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D725 GHY, 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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D725 GHY is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 February 1987.

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