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D970 MEC

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,377 mi
Last recorded17,377 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD970 MEC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 17,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 17,245 miles

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

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2015 17,242 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 16,387 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 16,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 11,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brakes slightly tight

all under body weak

both front cornors of floor weak outside mot areas

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2010 7,696 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brakes slightly tight

all under body weak

both front cornors of floor weak outside mot areas

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all under body getting weak

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2009 7,683 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all under body getting weak

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,581 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all underbody getting weak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,580 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all underbody getting weak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 6,874 miles

rear diff noisy and leaking oil

Pass 5 Jul 2006 5,251 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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D970 MEC is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D970 MEC, 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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D970 MEC is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 May 1987.

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