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E116 MWD

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,718 mi
Last recorded72,718 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 MWD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,893 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 70,671 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 70,416 miles

power steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,316 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 70,316 miles

Centre Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. dash board dials lights not working (6.7.3)

rear screen wiper blade split at ends

Pass 1 May 2015 70,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,755 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

near side front tyre tred cracking but not deep enough to show cord or ply

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,380 miles

oil dampness around oil filter area and o/s front steering rack area

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,380 miles

oil dampness around oil filter area and o/s frot steering rack area

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil dampness around oil filter area and o/s frot steering rack area

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,126 miles

front lower engine sump starting to rust/corrode suggest clean and treat with antirusing agent or grease

o/s rear suspension shocker slight signs of oil dampness not excessive at test

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,126 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front lower engine sump starting to rust/corrode suggest clean and treat with antirusing agent or grease

o/s rear suspension shocker slight signs of oil dampness not excessive at test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,993 miles

slight oil dampness around rocker cover gasket area especially o/s rear cover corner

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,539 miles

oil dampness around engine oil filter m ount area not excessive

Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,349 miles

o/s rear tyre small pin type nail in tread area

Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,882 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front electric window not working

rear hatch back door struts weak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 66,491 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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E116 MWD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E116 MWD, 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 E116 MWD registered?

E116 MWD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E116 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E116 MWD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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