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D85 WBL

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 WBL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,266 miles

o/s rack boot perrishing, various rust under car & n/s/r & o/s/r chassis, o/s/r steel brake pipe rusty.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,486 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 84,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,187 miles

seats missing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 81,187 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

seats missing

Pass 9 May 2008 78,956 miles

headlights poor

rear lights dim

underside heaverly undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2008 78,932 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

o/s/r brake low on performance

rear floor & chassis heaverly undersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2006

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Body in poor condition

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

Nearside front seat missing

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

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

Towbar protruding from rear of vehicle

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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D85 WBL is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D85 WBL, 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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D85 WBL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 February 1987.

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