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E400 PWU

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 PWU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,680 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,680 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates main beam (4.4.3 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,656 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front wheel bearing has slight play (both)

prop-shaft bush has excessive play

rear tyres have slight cracking sidewalls

vehicle under sealed

Fail 26 Aug 2016 75,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

front wheel bearing has slight play (both)

prop-shaft bush has excessive play

rear tyres have slight cracking sidewalls

vehicle under sealed

Fail 5 May 2016 75,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail to cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushs to t.c.arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor weak (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,491 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,634 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 70,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,757 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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E400 PWU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E400 PWU, 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 E400 PWU registered?

E400 PWU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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