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D850 VVL

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,061 mi
Last recorded111,061 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD850 VVL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,061 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside and components covered in underseal

Pass 8 Nov 2023 11,106 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle underside and components covered in underseal

Fail 2 Nov 2023 11,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle underside and components covered in underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2022 11,082 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 10,981 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside covered in underseal/paint

Pass 8 Oct 2020 10,936 miles

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

Vehicle underside/components corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 25 Jul 2019 10,794 miles

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

Vehicle underside/components corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 19 Jul 2018 9,530 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 7,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle underside painted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2017 7,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle underside painted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 4,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 3,495 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,871 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 97,456 miles

advise most underbody showing signs of surface corrosion †advise n/s/r tyre side wall cracked †advvise n/s/f center track control arm bush slight cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2006 97,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise most underbody showing signs of surface corrosion †advise n/s/r tyre side wall cracked †advvise n/s/f center track control arm bush slight cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2006 97,449 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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D850 VVL is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D850 VVL, 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 D850 VVL registered?

D850 VVL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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