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E280 DNB

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,063 mi
Last recorded57,063 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 DNB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 57,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 57,038 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,933 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 150,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 148,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,294 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 143,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,212 miles

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 DNB is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1988 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,134 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 DNB, 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 38 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 E280 DNB registered?

E280 DNB is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 March 1988.

Is E280 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E280 DNB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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