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D840 WYJ

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,332 mi
Last recorded8,332 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD840 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 8,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 8,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2017 8,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 7,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside wiper blades are deteriorated

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 7,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 7,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 6,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,301 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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D840 WYJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D840 WYJ, 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 D840 WYJ registered?

D840 WYJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 February 1987.

Is D840 WYJ safe to buy?

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