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D34 JLS

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,142 mi
Last recorded65,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD34 JLS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 65,142 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,154 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

underside of vehichle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2022 65,153 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

underside of vehichle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 May 2021 65,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,860 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 May 2016 64,693 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 64,693 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering locking device missing locking split pins missing from track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 63,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,406 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 62,060 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 62,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 60,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 58,570 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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D34 JLS is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D34 JLS, 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 D34 JLS registered?

D34 JLS is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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