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E203 OAD

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,785 mi
Last recorded8,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 OAD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 8,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 8,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 8,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 7,958 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 7,958 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,534 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 7,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 7,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 7,038 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 5,894 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 5,894 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 5,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 3,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 3,852 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight nearside front wheel bearing noise

Pass 18 Jul 2007 2,701 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 2,685 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2007 2,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

crack in brake fluid resevoir

fiberglass repair to nearside rear inner wheel arch

rear anti roll bar outer eyelet bushes perrished

rear flexy hose ferrule corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,682 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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E203 OAD 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 E203 OAD, 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 E203 OAD registered?

E203 OAD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E203 OAD safe to buy?

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