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E28 RWO

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,976 mi
Last recorded80,976 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 80,976 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive near oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 80,628 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive near oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,430 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washers may benefit from adjustment.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,454 miles

Engine running hot if left to idle

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 72,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges, nearside is worst.

Coolant water is very rusty, advise to flush /renew etc.

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

Offside floor weakened with corrosion beside seat belt mount.

Sills/floor areas have light corrosion.

offside registration plate light is in termittent.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges, nearside is worst.

Coolant water is very rusty, advise to flush /renew etc.

Offside floor weakened with corrosion beside seat belt mount.

Sills/floor areas have light corrosion.

offside registration plate light is in termittent.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,006 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,943 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 69,836 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 RWO is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RWO, 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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What year was E28 RWO registered?

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

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