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D908 SGN

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,079 mi
Last recorded48,079 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD908 SGN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 48,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 48,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 48,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 47,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,752 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,046 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyre pressures low

Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyre pressures low

Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,954 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 373,902 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 31,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D908 SGN is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D908 SGN, 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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D908 SGN is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D908 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D908 SGN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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