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E580 KHG

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE580 KHG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 75,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 74,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 74,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,802 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,733 miles

slight dampness on both rear brake hubs

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,815 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,893 miles

both front jacking points are damaged

oil leak on the rear axle diff

radiator has damage to the bottom corners and is only in a fair condition

slight oil leak on engine

slight rusting to the o/s/r inner sill

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,907 miles

ADVISE RADIATOR AT BOTTOM IS CORRODED ON GILLING AND IS DAMP ON BOTTOM CORNER ON OFFSIDE

ADVISE REAR FOG LIGHT TELL TALE LIGHT ON SWITCH DIDNT WORK , KNOCKED AND CAME ON

FRONT NEARSIDE INDICATOR LIGHT UNIT IN BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL AND FRONT OFFSIDE BULK HEAD IS JUST STARTING TO CORRODE ONLY SURFACE AT MOMENT ALSO ROUND REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING POINTS TO FLOOR

REAR OFFSIDE ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSH TO CHASSIE IS STARTING TO SPLIT ON BONDING ON RUBBER

STRONG ADVISE. EXHAUST FRONT PIPE ON OFFSIDE IS PASTED ALONG SEEM AND CORRODED, VERY SLIGHT BLOW FROM IT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Sep 2005 54,065 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING. †ADVISE BOTH REAR EXHAUST CENTRE BOXES INNER MOUNTING RUBBERS ARE SPLIT COMPLETELY, AND CENTRE BOXES ARE ONLY BEING HUNG WITH OUTER RUBBERS. †REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIE TO LEAF SPRINGS , F

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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E580 KHG is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,134 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 E580 KHG, 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 38 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E580 KHG registered?

E580 KHG is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 January 1988.

Is E580 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E580 KHG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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