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E16 GKS

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,554 mi
Last recorded14,554 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 GKS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 14,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,114 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 13,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 13,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 13,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 11,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,241 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 11,241 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,037 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 11,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 10,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,610 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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E16 GKS is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,134 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 E16 GKS, 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 38 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E16 GKS registered?

E16 GKS is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E16 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 GKS shows 18 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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