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D878 FAD

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,972 mi
Last recorded77,972 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 FAD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,972 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2007 76,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 67,502 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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D878 FAD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D878 FAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D878 FAD?

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What year was D878 FAD registered?

D878 FAD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D878 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D878 FAD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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