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E69 CHJ

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,321 mi
Last recorded26,321 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE69 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 23,834 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 21,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 20,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 18,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 17,189 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside front top suspension mount slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2019 15,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 12,813 miles

nearside @ offside front suspension legs top mountings split slightly

nearside front exhaust joint clamp corroded

slight fault power steering

slight play nearside @ offside track control arm ball joints

Fail 5 Oct 2018 12,813 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside @ offside front suspension legs top mountings split slightly

nearside front exhaust joint clamp corroded

slight fault power steering

slight play nearside @ offside track control arm ball joints

Pass 29 Sep 2017 10,090 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 8,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 8,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 7,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,038 miles

slight corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 3,033 miles

nearside wiper blade split

rear fuel pump slight leak

slight play offside track control arm joint

Pass 23 Jul 2010 1,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 97,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,522 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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E69 CHJ 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 90.5%.

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 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 E69 CHJ, 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 E69 CHJ registered?

E69 CHJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E69 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E69 CHJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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