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D988 WCP

1987 Ford Capri

Bronze Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,879 mi
Last recorded34,879 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 WCP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,879 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,569 miles

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

more than usual movement in rack mountings

o/s/r valance holed

play in rack both sides

rubber fuel hose fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Bumper removed

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper removed

Fail 15 Jan 2019 32,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Bumper removed

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper removed

Fail 6 Dec 2018 32,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Modification fitted to bonnet .Affecting drivers view to the front (3.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/Rear front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering Outer wing not welded .(BOLTED ) (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering Outer wing not welded (BOLTED ) (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper removed

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper removed

Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,455 miles

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

emissions reading near maximum limit †

slight corrosion fuel tank straps

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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D988 WCP is a 1987 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D988 WCP, 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 D988 WCP registered?

D988 WCP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 January 1987.

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