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D779 MWY

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,868 mi
Last recorded90,868 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 MWY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 90,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,133 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 90,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Passenger's seat insecure Securing bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker residue on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 90,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 89,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 89,098 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,515 miles

emissions close to limit .

intermittent fault on offside front headlight .

offside rear handbrake cable slightly frayed .

passenger seat slightly loose ?

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 85,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,388 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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D779 MWY is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D779 MWY, 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 D779 MWY registered?

D779 MWY is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D779 MWY safe to buy?

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