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E599 VGJ

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

20,701 mi
Last recorded20,701 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE599 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 20,701 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre feathering inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 20,423 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 20,037 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 19,331 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyre valves perishing

oil leak - sump and gearbox area

rear service and parking brake applications uneven

Pass 28 Jan 2022 18,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 18,049 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r exhaust box baffles breaking up inside

oil leak - rear of engine/gearbox area

rear brake application uneven

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jan 2020 17,727 miles

both front wipers deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

n/s centre exhaust box baffles breaking up inside

oil leak - rear of engine

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 1 Feb 2019 16,781 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 16,338 miles

Exhaust system getting very rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2017 15,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 14,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 11,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r brake drum back plate damp

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 31 Jan 2015 11,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r brake drum back plate damp

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 25 Jan 2014 8,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 5,273 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 2,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,599 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 97,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 96,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 90,101 miles

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

slight play on n/s front wheelbearing

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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E599 VGJ is a 1987 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 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 E599 VGJ, 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 E599 VGJ registered?

E599 VGJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E599 VGJ safe to buy?

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