MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside forward leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
power steering rack seepage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust blow from joint area
front brakes show imbalance
front to rear fuel pipe clips deteriorated
nearside rear footbrake and handbrake effort dropping
exhaust blow from joint area
front brakes show imbalance
front to rear fuel pipe clips deteriorated
nearside rear footbrake and handbrake effort dropping
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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E26 UWE is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E26 UWE, 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 E26 UWE registered?
E26 UWE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E26 UWE safe to buy?
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