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E78 CDS

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,217 mi
Last recorded64,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE78 CDS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 64,217 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 64,206 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Minor weep from steering rack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 64,046 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,982 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,366 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 60,350 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,168 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,632 miles

o/s/r/ and n/s/r exhaust pipes very close to tyres.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,632 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/r/ and n/s/r exhaust pipes very close to tyres.

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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E78 CDS is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E78 CDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E78 CDS registered?

E78 CDS is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E78 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E78 CDS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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