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D955 SAW

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD955 SAW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,227 miles

Corrosion to N/S & O/S/F Tie-bar brackets.

General corrosion to suspension componants.

N/S & O/S front inner wings corroded

N/S &O/S front wings corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 75,227 miles

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

Corrosion to N/S & O/S/F Tie-bar brackets.

General corrosion to suspension componants.

N/S & O/S front inner wings corroded

N/S &O/S front wings corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 75,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,224 miles

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

lot free travel on foot brake and nearside front disc has high spot

Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

lot free travel on foot brake and nearside front disc has high spot

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,692 miles

slight play in end of steering rack n/s.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,930 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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D955 SAW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D955 SAW, 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 D955 SAW registered?

D955 SAW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D955 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D955 SAW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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