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E280 UUS

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 UUS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,533 miles

both rear anti roll d bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 89,137 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 88,758 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 88,758 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 88,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 88,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 87,589 miles

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

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 87,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,614 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 UUS is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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