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E224 VGA

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,988 mi
Last recorded67,988 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE224 VGA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 67,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 66,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,908 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 62,908 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 62,908 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive secondary strut top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive secondary strut top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Strut tower (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front track control arm outer bush slight play

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Strut tower (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 62,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,314 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,123 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 56,123 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 56,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,764 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,758 miles

flexy brake pipes becoming corroded at ends

o/s/f inner wing becoming corroded at battery tray

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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E224 VGA is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E224 VGA, 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 E224 VGA registered?

E224 VGA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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