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E178 YAR

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 YAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 97,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 97,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight cracking perishing, all tyres

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 97,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight cracking perishing, all tyres

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,668 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 97,661 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle will not run (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Most of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate insecure Fell off when tailgate closed (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,649 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 96,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 94,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,870 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 91,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 91,811 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 91,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 91,107 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 91,107 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 90,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 90,820 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 90,315 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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E178 YAR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E178 YAR, 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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E178 YAR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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