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D755 GMS

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,333 mi
Last recorded9,333 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD755 GMS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 9,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 9,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Feb 2024 7,881 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 5,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 4,065 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 1,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,218 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2015 99,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner and outer sills corroded

underside/lower/floor/suspension components and prescribed areas corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 99,188 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear arches corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear differential leaking oil

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Viechle heavly undersealed

Fail 9 May 2014 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear arches corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear differential leaking oil

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 99,141 miles

corrosion on front coil springs /underbody

Fail 29 May 2013 99,141 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on front coil springs /underbody

Fail 16 Jul 2011 99,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT STRUT MOUNT

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

corrosion to following items; FRONT COIL SPRINGS OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE MID OUTER FLOORS, BOTH REAR FLOORS, BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS, BOTH LOWER OUTER SILLS,

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,085 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 99,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body surface corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 97,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 89,332 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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D755 GMS is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D755 GMS, 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 D755 GMS registered?

D755 GMS is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D755 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D755 GMS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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