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D901 URM

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,149 mi
Last recorded65,149 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD901 URM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 65,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,199 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 59,852 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material A long back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,820 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 58,820 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering rack has slight play on offside

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top bearing / mount is slightly tight in rotation

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front strut top bearing / mount is slightly tight in rotation

Fail 13 Mar 2020 56,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top bearing / mount is slightly tight in rotation

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front strut top bearing / mount is slightly tight in rotation

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,011 miles

Lift in end of steering rack. (offside)

Lift in end of steering rack.(nearside)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,011 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Lift in end of steering rack. (offside)

Lift in end of steering rack.(nearside)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,200 miles

offside steering rackend has wear in rack

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,112 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 49,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,780 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,253 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 42,253 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,398 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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D901 URM is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D901 URM, 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 D901 URM registered?

D901 URM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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