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D257 JVF

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,460 mi
Last recorded13,460 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD257 JVF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,460 miles

body corroded but not structural and clutch slipping

Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,146 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 1 Oct 2016 12,725 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 12,725 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,520 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 12,520 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,893 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion under offside front wheelarch

Fail 25 Feb 2008 11,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2005 7,451 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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D257 JVF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D257 JVF, 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 D257 JVF registered?

D257 JVF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D257 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D257 JVF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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