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E543 SNW

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,083 mi
Last recorded69,083 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 SNW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 68,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 67,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,896 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 64,636 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 63,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2020 63,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2019 63,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 63,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front seat not tilting

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front seat not tilting

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 63,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,849 miles

front brake discs distorted

front brake pads very low

nearside front brake binding

power steeing stiff offside

some corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 25 May 2010 62,723 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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E543 SNW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 E543 SNW, 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 E543 SNW registered?

E543 SNW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E543 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E543 SNW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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