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E250 NPW

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,724 mi
Last recorded55,724 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 NPW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,724 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,710 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

heavy corrosion underside of vehical

hold of front of vehicle

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front floor holed not in prescribed area

offside front floor holed not in prescribed area

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

petrol tank strap broken

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,789 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 53,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 53,786 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front driving lamp unserviceable

nearside front inner wheelarch badly corroded (outside prescribed area)

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall (not through to cord)

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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E250 NPW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E250 NPW, 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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E250 NPW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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