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E663 UBU

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,132 mi
Last recorded67,132 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE663 UBU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front floor thin

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,974 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 66,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,854 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,845 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,309 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 66,309 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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E663 UBU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E663 UBU, 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 E663 UBU registered?

E663 UBU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E663 UBU safe to buy?

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