MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,462 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FUEL PIPE VERY CLOSE TO REAR EXHAUST
N/S WASHER JET POOR OUTPUT
N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT - ADVISE RECTIFICATION
SPARE WHEEL MISSING
STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY OILY
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FUEL PIPE VERY CLOSE TO REAR EXHAUST
N/S WASHER JET POOR OUTPUT
N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT - ADVISE RECTIFICATION
SPARE WHEEL MISSING
STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY OILY
FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
FRONT BRAKE HOSES - END FERRULES RUSTY
POWER STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY DAMP
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advise adjustment of rear brakes to lessen pedal travel..
On road test it was noted that the power steering is more effective on left turns, advise further investigation.
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 faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight foot brake travel advise rear brake adjustment
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D878 HYR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 D878 HYR, 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 D878 HYR registered?
D878 HYR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 June 1987.
Is D878 HYR safe to buy?
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