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D975 HVG

1987 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,121 mi
Last recorded27,121 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 HVG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 27,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 20,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,443 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 14,441 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 13,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing Anti roll bar securing nut split pin. (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Split pins....2 (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing Anti roll bar securing nut split pin. (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pins.....2 (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,469 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,995 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre perished tread

Fail 2 Apr 2014 9,932 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tailgate hard to shut

Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,802 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 56,675 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 56,675 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/sr tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/sr tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2005 55,654 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 55,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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D975 HVG is a 1987 Ford Capri in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D975 HVG, 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 D975 HVG registered?

D975 HVG is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D975 HVG safe to buy?

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