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E340 MML

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,905 mi
Last recorded5,905 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 MML
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 5,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 5,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 5,823 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 5,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 5,631 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 5,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 4,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,483 miles

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

Oil leak

signs of slight coolent leak from thermostat housing

Pass 31 May 2012 3,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 2,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 1,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 402 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 398 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

temp repair to exhaust carried out

Fail 7 Jun 2007 99,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 99,773 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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E340 MML is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E340 MML, 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 E340 MML registered?

E340 MML is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E340 MML safe to buy?

The MOT history for E340 MML shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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