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E595 VET

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,233 mi
Last recorded45,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE595 VET
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,986 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 44,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 44,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,542 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 44,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,517 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,514 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,455 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,455 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 44,436 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E595 VET is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E595 VET, 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 E595 VET registered?

E595 VET is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E595 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for E595 VET shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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