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D989 RUJ

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 RUJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 46,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 46,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,870 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 45,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 45,544 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,959 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,862 miles

Advise both front inner archs holed

Fail 9 Nov 2007 77,861 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise both front inner archs holed

Fail 24 Jan 2007 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,340 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 RUJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D989 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

D989 RUJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D989 RUJ safe to buy?

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