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E280 AVS

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,763 mi
Last recorded28,763 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 AVS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 28,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,682 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 28,663 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 28,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,135 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 28,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,437 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,214 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,044 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 24,038 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E280 AVS is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E280 AVS, 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 E280 AVS registered?

E280 AVS is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 November 1987.

Is E280 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E280 AVS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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