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D855 XBB

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,939 mi
Last recorded57,939 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD855 XBB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 57,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 57,939 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 54,248 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 64,248 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,203 miles

front wings and front panel corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 48,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front wings and front panel corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 44,802 miles

Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,067 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 44,060 miles

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,482 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,472 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,904 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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D855 XBB is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D855 XBB, 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 D855 XBB registered?

D855 XBB is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D855 XBB safe to buy?

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