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D888 XVW

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,957 mi
Last recorded69,957 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 XVW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,020 miles

chip in screen zone B

front plate cracked

slight movement in battery

Pass 26 Jul 2014 68,395 miles

slight movement in battery

slight movement in the n/s headlamp

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,441 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,919 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front no. plate slightly damaged

nearside and offside front tyres perished heavily....

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,239 miles

front tyres perished

front wings corroded

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 64,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,004 miles

both sun visors cannot be secured upright

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

front offside headlamps deteriorating

service brake travel requres adjustment

wind screen cracked in centre

Fail 29 May 2008 61,004 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both sun visors cannot be secured upright

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

front offside headlamps deteriorating

service brake travel requres adjustment

wind screen cracked in centre

Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,970 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 59,970 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 59,243 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XVW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D888 XVW, 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

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What year was D888 XVW registered?

D888 XVW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D888 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D888 XVW shows 15 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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