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D966 EDG

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD966 EDG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 85,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack has internal play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,740 miles

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

Nearside Front shock has slight noise from inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,060 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both exhaust pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil around back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both exhausts (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 80,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both exhaust pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil around back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both exhausts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,831 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,449 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,765 miles

oil leak to engine

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,223 miles

battery insecure

oil leak to rear of engine

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,223 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

oil leak to rear of engine

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 64,579 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 74,098 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,098 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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D966 EDG is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D966 EDG, 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 D966 EDG registered?

D966 EDG is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D966 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D966 EDG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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