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E646 PEL

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE646 PEL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 13,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 13,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 13,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

corrosion in o/s top stut mounting, sill tops, inner sills, front to rear brake pipe, pas pipes, front and rear suspension

movement in both sides of steering and top stut mountings

Fail 12 Jun 2014 11,609 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

corrosion in o/s top stut mounting, sill tops, inner sills, front to rear brake pipe, pas pipes, front and rear suspension

movement in both sides of steering and top stut mountings

Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both sides front track control arms, bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2013 9,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both sides front track control arms, bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r track control arm bushes perished

Fail 7 Mar 2011 3,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both sides inner sills have light corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2011 3,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both sides inner sills have light corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to both sides inner and outer sills

corrosion to both sides rear and n/s/f wheel arches

Fail 23 Mar 2010 99,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to both sides inner and outer sills

corrosion to both sides rear and n/s/f wheel arches

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,986 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 96,507 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 96,503 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 88,995 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

some corrosion to floorpan and sills(some welding repairs done to floor)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,995 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

some corrosion to floorpan and sills(some welding repairs done to floor)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 81,288 miles

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Fail 23 Feb 2006 81,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f floor corroded † †fuel pipe close to exhaust † †brake pipe ferrules corroded † †front & rear antiroll bar bushes deteriorated † †play in front weel bearings † †non standard exhaust

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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E646 PEL 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 61.9%.

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 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 E646 PEL, 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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E646 PEL is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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