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D816 TWA

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

1,155 mi
Last recorded1,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD816 TWA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 1,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 1,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 1,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 437 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have age cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 387 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres cracking around tread.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 363 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres cracking around tread

Fail 17 Oct 2016 359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres cracking around tread

Pass 20 Oct 2015 277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking around tread.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87 miles

all 4 tyres perished and splitting and slight leak power steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2013

n/side rear backplate damp

Pass 20 Aug 2008
Pass 7 Sep 2007
Fail 13 Aug 2007

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D816 TWA is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D816 TWA, 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 D816 TWA registered?

D816 TWA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D816 TWA safe to buy?

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