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E777 GCW

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

40,112 mi
Last recorded40,112 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 GCW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 39,506 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 39,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 39,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,942 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,837 miles

slight bind rear brake's

emission's pass on 2000 rpm test

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,801 miles

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

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

slight bind rear brake's

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,741 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind rear brake's

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,684 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions hc's pass on 2000 rpm test

Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,602 miles

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

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

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

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

near side exhaust emission pass on 2000 rpm test

slight bind rear brake's

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s exhaust emissions pass on 2000 rpm test

Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,134 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s exhaust emissions pass on 2000 rpm test

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s exhaust emission hc's pass on 2000 rpm test

wiper blade splitting n/s

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,664 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emissions left side exhaust hc's pass on high idle test

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,877 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

emissions n/s exhaust hc's pass on 2000 rpm test

surface corrosion on brake pipe's

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,615 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface corrosion to brake pipe's

Pass 20 Aug 2005 36,160 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E777 GCW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 E777 GCW, 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 E777 GCW registered?

E777 GCW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E777 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E777 GCW shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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