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E344 HAS

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 HAS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 51,918 miles

slight surface corrosion at parts of underbody.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 51,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,220 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 51,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,507 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2018 50,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,397 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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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E344 HAS is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E344 HAS, 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 E344 HAS registered?

E344 HAS is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 October 1987.

Is E344 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E344 HAS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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