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E28 OPM

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,162 mi
Last recorded97,162 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 OPM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 97,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,034 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,689 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,835 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 91,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 90,407 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 90,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 89,133 miles

off side front head lamp slightly insecured

off side front tyre purished

Fail 19 May 2014 89,133 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front head lamp slightly insecured

off side front tyre purished

Pass 31 May 2013 88,192 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 88,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,590 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 87,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 87,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 86,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 86,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 85,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 84,659 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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E28 OPM is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E28 OPM, 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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E28 OPM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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