MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,217 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
o/s/r/ and n/s/r exhaust pipes very close to tyres.
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.
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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.
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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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