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D842 DWP

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,372 mi
Last recorded42,372 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 DWP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,372 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over pipe (nearside to offside ) (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Slight corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,279 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 42,236 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,705 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 41,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 40,747 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013 39,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,792 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 35,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,463 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 33,456 miles

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

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

steering rack leaking oil

Fail 11 May 2006 32,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 32,042 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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D842 DWP is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 D842 DWP, 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 D842 DWP registered?

D842 DWP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D842 DWP safe to buy?

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