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E33 GJB

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 GJB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 86,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 86,904 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,855 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,606 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,297 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch by sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,866 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,742 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 85,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel pipe rubbing on n/s rear spring

n/s front tyre starting to deteriorate(crack) at edge of tread.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,595 miles

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

nearside front tyre is perished/cracked

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

offside front tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,369 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 85,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 84,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,048 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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E33 GJB is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1988 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E33 GJB, 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 38 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E33 GJB registered?

E33 GJB is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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