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E278 RKR

1987 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 RKR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 71,671 miles

Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,720 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,883 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,917 miles

nearside front shock absorber noisey

Fail 14 Jan 2010 53,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front floors corroded

nearside front shock absorber noisey

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,465 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 51,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

may be a slight leak from the ns of the steering rack

ns front inner wing starting to rust.

nsr sill and wheel arch are rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,156 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,771 miles

slight play in nearaside frontlower balljoint

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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E278 RKR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E278 RKR, 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 E278 RKR registered?

E278 RKR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E278 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 RKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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