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D272 SDV

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

9,857 mi
Last recorded9,857 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 SDV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 9,857 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 9,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 9,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 9,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 9,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 9,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 9,503 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 9,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Underarch to undersill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 9,314 miles

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

obligatory indirect vision device insecure Front Sun Visor Not Secure (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 8,743 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,497 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 7,479 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 6,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 6,318 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 3,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 1,700 miles

second hand arms fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2010 1,699 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,976 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 98,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,464 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 93,260 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 93,197 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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D272 SDV is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 D272 SDV, 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 D272 SDV registered?

D272 SDV is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 March 1987.

Is D272 SDV safe to buy?

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