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E701 DJR

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,427 mi
Last recorded45,427 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 DJR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 45,125 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 45,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,036 miles

oil leak at diff back plate

slight travel on footbrake

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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E701 DJR is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E701 DJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E701 DJR?

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What year was E701 DJR registered?

E701 DJR is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E701 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E701 DJR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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