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E399 LJE

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,172 mi
Last recorded66,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE399 LJE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 66,172 miles

underside of vehicle starting to decay in certain prescribed areas ie:sills and suspension mounting.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,600 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 65,600 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both floors and sills corroded

front cross member corroded

inner flitches corroded

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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E399 LJE is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E399 LJE, 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

How do I check the history of E399 LJE?

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What year was E399 LJE registered?

E399 LJE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E399 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E399 LJE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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