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E26 UWE

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,139 mi
Last recorded3,139 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 UWE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 3,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 3,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 2,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 2,933 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 2,885 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 2,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 859 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 859 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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