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E377 UWG

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE377 UWG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 98,094 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 98,093 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 97,735 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 97,735 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 97,516 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wings rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,276 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,856 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,856 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,019 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,019 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,326 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 95,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,954 miles

Oil leak

oil leak n/s/r

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 93,952 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

oil leak n/s/r

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,195 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 93,195 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,002 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,623 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E377 UWG is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E377 UWG, 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 E377 UWG registered?

E377 UWG is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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