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D791 WSO

1987 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,531 mi
Last recorded1,531 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD791 WSO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 1,531 miles

windscreen cracked but outwith drivers line of vision

Fail 14 Sep 2016 1,528 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel tank insecure drop bolts need lock nuts (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty nearside front and rear faulty operation (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt jammed (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

windscreen cracked but outwith drivers line of vision

Pass 13 May 2015 1,500 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner rear wheel arch corroded but not effecting a structural point

offside front A pillar has corrosion behind door

offside front chassis (jacking point) slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 1,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear inner rear wheel arch corroded but not effecting a structural point

offside front A pillar has corrosion behind door

offside front chassis (jacking point) slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 1,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s rear tyre slight perished on tread

Pass 21 Jan 2008 1,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 93,556 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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D791 WSO is a 1987 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D791 WSO, 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 D791 WSO registered?

D791 WSO is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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