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D293 KDH

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

48,539 mi
Last recorded48,539 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 KDH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 48,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 48,189 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both ...n/s & o/s ...outer sills... scabby (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 48,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both ...n/s & o/s ...outer sills... scabby (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 48,169 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 48,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working n/s & o/s (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 48,164 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 48,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 48,162 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 48,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 48,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

drivers seat ripped

Pass 16 Apr 2020 48,147 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2020 48,146 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,219 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,212 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,413 miles

Fuel tank, pipes and mounting straps corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside lower flitch panel corroded at rear.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,789 miles

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front bumper endcap missing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,259 miles

Both frot brake discs corroded.

Both rear leaf springs deteriorated.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,386 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,386 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,729 miles

Coolant leak from radiator.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear leaf springs separating.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 42,729 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear leaf springs separating.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,773 miles

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

Nearside rear leafspring seperating.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 39,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 39,083 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 38,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,651 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear leaf spring corroded and separating.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,138 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All flexible brake hose end corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,147 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 29,012 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D293 KDH is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 D293 KDH, 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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D293 KDH is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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