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E187 SOL

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,256 mi
Last recorded41,256 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE187 SOL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 41,256 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

brake servo & master cylinder & distribution brake block corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 41,250 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 41,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,236 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,216 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 41,200 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near and off side front brakes starting to bind

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,640 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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E187 SOL is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E187 SOL, 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 E187 SOL registered?

E187 SOL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E187 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E187 SOL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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