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D948 CFP

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 5328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

17,266 mi
Last recorded17,266 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD948 CFP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 17,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all rear spring shackle box sections corroding

front under wings and sills-floors corroding

front upper strut mount ,repaired adequately ?

o/s head lamp mount area , n/s/f valance and n/s/f upper rear under wing all corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

o/s/r end of sill grommet area corroding

under both rear wings-rear floors holed and corroded , just outside prescribed area at the moment

Fail 12 Mar 2021 17,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive out of both pipes (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front-rear very close to prop shaft (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all rear spring shackle box sections corroding

front under wings and sills-floors corroding

front upper strut mount ,repaired adequately ?

o/s head lamp mount area , n/s/f valance and n/s/f upper rear under wing all corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

o/s/r end of sill grommet area corroding

under both rear wings-rear floors holed and corroded , just outside prescribed area at the moment

Pass 12 Mar 2020 17,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front upper strut tunnels under wings?

n/s and o/s front valance , n/s/f upper under wing(rear) and n/s/r under wing all holed corroded /insecure repair but all in non prescribed areas

n/s/r anti roll bar being fouled by spring rigid mount

petrol smell under bonnet

Fail 5 Mar 2020 17,059 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front upper strut tunnels under wings?

n/s and o/s front valance , n/s/f upper under wing(rear) and n/s/r under wing all holed corroded /insecure repair but all in non prescribed areas

n/s/r anti roll bar being fouled by spring rigid mount

petrol smell under bonnet

Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,842 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring- front mounting bolt loose?

hc high

o/s/r spring mount area and under both front wings starting to corrode

under both rear wings-lower quarter panels holed and corroded but in non prescribed areas

Fail 9 Aug 2018 16,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear leaf spring- front mounting bolt loose?

hc high

o/s/r spring mount area and under both front wings starting to corrode

under both rear wings-lower quarter panels holed and corroded but in non prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,245 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 16,240 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 16,229 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 16,229 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,221 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 16,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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D948 CFP is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 5,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 D948 CFP, 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 D948 CFP registered?

D948 CFP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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