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E626 TVR

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE626 TVR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,027 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Little reserve travel footbrake

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 85,024 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,622 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 84,614 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 82,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,691 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 83,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,532 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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E626 TVR 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 60%.

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 E626 TVR, 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 E626 TVR registered?

E626 TVR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E626 TVR safe to buy?

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