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D888 PYA

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

57,001 mi
Last recorded57,001 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 PYA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 57,001 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipe loose and hitting front subframe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , 30cm within suspension mounting and seatbelt mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute NS+OS (4.4.4 (a))

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

Corrosion to O/S/F floor pan , has holes but not within 30cm of any mounting points

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS+OS inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 pipes behind front subframe

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from rear diff and NS+OS half shafts , not excessive

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,634 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & Rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & Rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 56,674 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & Rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & Rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 56,574 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central of door, outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,205 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weaping

Offside Rear hub oil seal weaping

Fail 18 Feb 2022 56,205 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weaping

Offside Rear hub oil seal weaping

Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,138 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,949 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 50,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,291 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 46,285 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking inside both rear drums (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play & slight roughness when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers slightly deteriorated-smearing screen

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,201 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 42,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 34,196 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,796 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 28,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,050 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 21,540 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,792 miles

o/s door window will not open

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 14,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 8,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 96,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 96,025 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D888 PYA is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 D888 PYA, 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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D888 PYA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 March 1987.

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