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D969 SNT

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

38,454 mi
Last recorded38,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD969 SNT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,454 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 38,454 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks and eratic idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhast fouling on brake pipe

Pass 23 May 2024 38,180 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 38,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 38,155 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable very frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above leaf spring shackle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn't light up when switched on (4.5.3 (a))

Both rear leaf springs in very poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Looks to be routed incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, washer pulling through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 37,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,410 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 37,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 36,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,469 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

rear propshaft joint excessively worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear body (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

rear propshaft joint excessively worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,001 miles

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 34,001 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,823 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 32,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,428 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 31,421 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,653 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 25,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,865 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,865 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,049 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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D969 SNT is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 D969 SNT, 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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D969 SNT is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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