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E357 ERK

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,015 mi
Last recorded12,015 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE357 ERK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 12,015 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ floor excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ floor excessively corroded within 30cm of rear leaf spring front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cm of rear leaf spring front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ floor excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ floor excessively corroded within 30cm of rear leaf spring front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 11,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 11,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 10,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 7,529 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement top bush area (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 4,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 1,220 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 1,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,233 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 97,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,438 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 97,438 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E357 ERK is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 E357 ERK, 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 E357 ERK registered?

E357 ERK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E357 ERK safe to buy?

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