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E321 WGF

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,350 mi
Last recorded17,350 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE321 WGF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 17,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 17,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 16,969 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 16,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 16,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,590 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,588 miles

LSD fitted and non-standard suspension parts

Fail 23 Oct 2012 14,588 miles

LSD fitted and non-standard suspension parts

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 14,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,752 miles

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

drivers seat-back is slightly loose

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from the oil cooler unit on the oil filter housing

oil leak from the speedometer drive on the gearbox

Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,099 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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E321 WGF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E321 WGF, 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 E321 WGF registered?

E321 WGF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 September 1987.

Is E321 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E321 WGF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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