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E2 COY

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,959 mi
Last recorded5,959 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 COY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 5,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 3,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,662 miles

slight play in both front and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,592 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,502 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,500 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,636 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,829 miles

o/s exhaust box bushes splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,556 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 87,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,426 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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E2 COY is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E2 COY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E2 COY registered?

E2 COY is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E2 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 COY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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