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D259 WHK

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 WHK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,273 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,252 miles

sun vizer loose o/s

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,234 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,230 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flexi hoses ferruls corroded

drivers wiper smears slightly

slight corrosion too osf chassis and crossmember

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,050 miles

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

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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D259 WHK is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D259 WHK, 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 D259 WHK registered?

D259 WHK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D259 WHK safe to buy?

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