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D949 DBJ

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

28,224 mi
Last recorded28,224 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD949 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 28,224 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 28,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,168 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 6 May 2014 28,168 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 27,640 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 26,562 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

under vehicle tatty

Fail 8 May 2012 26,562 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

under vehicle tatty

Pass 5 May 2011 25,535 miles

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

rusty and weak on underside in places

Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,100 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 23,100 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 19,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 19,874 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 13,227 miles

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

slight damage to screen

Fail 6 May 2008 13,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight damage to screen

Pass 9 May 2007 5,673 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 5,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/F FLOOR BECOMING CORRODED † †O/S/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMITS † †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 4 May 2006 99,793 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint † †slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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D949 DBJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D949 DBJ, 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 D949 DBJ registered?

D949 DBJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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