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D806 ACW

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

26,112 mi
Last recorded26,112 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD806 ACW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,112 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 26,112 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 25,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres starting to crack/perish

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

various points of corrosion and welding throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

various slight oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2021 25,475 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe chafing around subframe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres starting to crack/perish

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

various points of corrosion and welding throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

various slight oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2020 24,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 20,600 miles

various areas of corrosion to underside but not excessive

Fail 9 May 2018 20,600 miles

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

various areas of corrosion to underside but not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,404 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 19,404 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 19,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.46% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing pin clip (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (rear spring front mtg) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front door a panel excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

Nearside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,414 miles

Nearside Front A pillar corroded but not a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 17,412 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front A pillar corroded but not a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,722 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 14,722 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 14,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2013 10,472 miles

offside front floor corroding but not considered excessive

offside rear bump stop corroding but not considered excessive

Fail 14 May 2013 10,472 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

offside front floor corroding but not considered excessive

offside rear bump stop corroding but not considered excessive

Pass 18 May 2012 6,750 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 6,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 5,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 5,634 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 3,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 825 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 825 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 96,905 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 96,905 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 91,729 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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D806 ACW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 D806 ACW, 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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D806 ACW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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