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E720 DUT

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,529 mi
Last recorded22,529 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE720 DUT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 22,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 22,369 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 22,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,050 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,467 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 21,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested lamp inop. (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven nearside rear slower (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear footbrakes imbalance borders on MoT 'fail'

Some brake bind- offside front. Recommend attention, borderline MoT 'fail'. Noted: new pads and discs fitted and not yet bedded-in

Unable to check nearside front and rear, and offside rear wheel bearings due to brake bind, To be checked at MoT re-test!

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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E720 DUT is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E720 DUT, 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 E720 DUT registered?

E720 DUT is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E720 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E720 DUT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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