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E280 WNB

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,037 mi
Last recorded10,037 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 10,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides rubbing on suspension strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2024 9,110 miles

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2023 8,820 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly corroded around top

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 8,820 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly corroded around top

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 7,977 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 7,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 6,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 5,901 miles

Offside strut top bearing sticking slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 4,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 3,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,054 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2013 2,509 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 2,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 1,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 1,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,736 miles

Corrosion behind headlights but not in a prescribed area

Corrosion on front inner wings but not in prescribed area

Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,739 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion behind headlights but not in a prescribed area

Corrosion on front inner wings but not in prescribed area

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 99,241 miles

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

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

corrosion along both inner & outer sills

corrosion along under side of vehicle some around structual points.

corrosion around all jacking points.

corrosion on fuel pressure regulator mounted on top of fuel tank.

holes in front panel on both sides under front wheel arches.

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 WNB is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E280 WNB safe to buy?

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