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D752 XNL

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,823 mi
Last recorded17,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD752 XNL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 17,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 17,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 17,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 15,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 15,533 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 15,529 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,839 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 7,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 2,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 2,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,683 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all the tyres perished

Fail 29 Jun 2013 97,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all the tyres perished

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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D752 XNL is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D752 XNL, 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 D752 XNL registered?

D752 XNL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D752 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D752 XNL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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