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E485 WNB

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,240 mi
Last recorded32,240 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE485 WNB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 32,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 32,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,049 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,904 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 31,609 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,607 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,298 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E485 WNB is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E485 WNB, 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

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What year was E485 WNB registered?

E485 WNB is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E485 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E485 WNB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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