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D989 BPB

1987 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,403 mi
Last recorded9,403 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 BPB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 9,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 9,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 8,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 8,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 7,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 6,119 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 6,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from manifold and down pipe, nut missing from manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.A.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)

Front slight play in front suspension both sides

Rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edge and cracking

exhaust knocking on handbrake rod

power steering fluid leak around steering gaiters

Pass 27 May 2015 4,435 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 4,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 3,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 96,274 miles

Advise front tyres cracking.

Advise n/side door mirror missing

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,689 miles

Advise damage to front jacking points.

Brake servo rusty.

Chip in front windscreen.

Exhaust rattles when driving.

Front pads low.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Various underbody surface corrosion,front floor pans.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2008 88,881 miles

Oil leak

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

advise brake servo rusty

advise chips in windscreen

emissions tailpipe two 1.80% 86ppm hc

emissions taipipe one 0.12%co 110 ppm hc

total emissions result 0.96%co 98ppm hc

Fail 24 Apr 2008 88,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

advise brake servo rusty

advise chips in windscreen

emissions tailpipe two 1.80% 86ppm hc

emissions taipipe one 0.12%co 110 ppm hc

total emissions result 0.96%co 98ppm hc

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,537 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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D989 BPB is a 1987 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D989 BPB, 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 D989 BPB registered?

D989 BPB is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D989 BPB safe to buy?

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