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E419 CGW

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,825 mi
Last recorded19,825 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE419 CGW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 19,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

General under body /components corrosion been heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wiper blade slight smear advise clean/replace

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) /tie-rod ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 19,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear corrosion all others heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside tyres slight wear inner edge on 2.5mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper blade slight smear advise clean /replace

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

under body and chassis all over heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2019 19,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake only just met nearside it appears the braking system requires adjustment /repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

suspension components general surface corrosion

under body/chassis general corrosion all over been undersealed

Pass 4 May 2018 18,467 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

fuel tank,pump area slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,822 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 16,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,116 miles

(1)Rear diff slight seap of oil.(2)Rear exhaust rubber perishing.(3)Rear brake pipes slight corrosion been heavily greased.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,615 miles

1.Front number plate cracked.2.Nearside and offside front tyres wearing outer edges,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Wipers slight smear advise clean.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,759 miles

1.FRont number plate cracked.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

rear leaf spring corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,124 miles

1.slight corrosion in both rear sills in corner and front floor in corners.

2.front number plate cracked.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 4,913 miles

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

1.slight corrosion in both rear sills in corner and front floor in corners.

2.front number plate cracked.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 1,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 101,199 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 652 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 632 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

coolant leaking

fuel pump mounting corroded

oil leak

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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E419 CGW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E419 CGW, 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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E419 CGW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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