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C4 PRJ

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,450 mi
Last recorded50,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PRJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,310 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,563 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,563 miles

all four tyres perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Aug 2011 45,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four tyres perished

oil leak from engine

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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C4 PRJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 PRJ, 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 C4 PRJ registered?

C4 PRJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 June 1987.

Is C4 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 PRJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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