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E245 KDG

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,214 mi
Last recorded59,214 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 KDG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,214 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Passenger door mirror insecure

Slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 20 Sep 2024 59,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Passenger door mirror insecure

Slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,683 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,683 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E245 KDG is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E245 KDG, 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 E245 KDG registered?

E245 KDG is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E245 KDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 KDG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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