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E223 MMM

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,032 mi
Last recorded60,032 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 MMM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,032 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,801 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,646 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2008 59,619 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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E223 MMM is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E223 MMM, 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 E223 MMM registered?

E223 MMM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E223 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 MMM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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