MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear anti-roll bar front rubber mounting bushes starting to deteriorate
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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E281 BFE is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 E281 BFE, 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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How do I check the history of E281 BFE?
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What year was E281 BFE registered?
E281 BFE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 September 1987.
Is E281 BFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for E281 BFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E281 BFE have outstanding finance?
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