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280 SVT

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,542 mi
Last recorded66,542 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 SVT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 66,542 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 66,538 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

1 prop shaft bolt missing

underside of wings corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 60,481 miles

Slight play in both front seat rail runners

Fail 5 May 2018 60,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S to O/S rear brakes (marked in yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight play in both front seat rail runners

Pass 2 May 2017 53,743 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

Pass 6 May 2016 45,010 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 3 May 2016 45,002 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 6 May 2015 31,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 31,798 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,134 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

prop shaft noisey

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,349 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,825 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

engine has slight missfire

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

slight exhaust leaks from joints

Pass 8 Jan 2010 11,288 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 11,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,454 miles

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

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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280 SVT is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 280 SVT, 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 280 SVT registered?

280 SVT is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is 280 SVT safe to buy?

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