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D801 KYG

1987 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,673 mi
Last recorded59,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD801 KYG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,673 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,665 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 59,665 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,582 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,243 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 59,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2015 58,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr seat worn on runnrs

Fail 9 Apr 2011 56,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr seat worn on runnrs

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,230 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,230 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,536 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,304 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,304 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,932 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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D801 KYG is a 1987 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D801 KYG, 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 D801 KYG registered?

D801 KYG is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 January 1987.

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