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D386 CBY

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,543 mi
Last recorded40,543 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD386 CBY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 40,543 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 40,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 40,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,939 miles

Back sections of the exhaust rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre of the exhaust system leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface rust to the underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 39,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 38,205 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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D386 CBY is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D386 CBY, 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 D386 CBY registered?

D386 CBY is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 April 1987.

Is D386 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D386 CBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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