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E233 TKM

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,931 mi
Last recorded8,931 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 TKM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 8,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 8,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 7,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 7,539 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front bolt area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 7,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front bolt area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front bolt area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 6,972 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 6,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,600 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 5,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 5,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 3,528 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 2,258 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 412 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 90,943 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E233 TKM 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 76.2%.

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 E233 TKM, 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 E233 TKM registered?

E233 TKM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E233 TKM safe to buy?

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