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E280 NRL

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,909 mi
Last recorded51,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 NRL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 51,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,396 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2019 51,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,392 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NRL is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NRL, 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

How do I check the history of E280 NRL?

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What year was E280 NRL registered?

E280 NRL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E280 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E280 NRL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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