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E814 YNO

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 YNO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 56,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 56,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 56,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,211 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 54,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Offside & nearside rear brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear incorrectly routed, too close to exhaust & heater pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cable fouling steering

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,503 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 47,459 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slight age cracking & slightly oval.

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 28 May 2013 47,459 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slight age cracking & slightly oval.

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

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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E814 YNO is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E814 YNO, 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 E814 YNO registered?

E814 YNO is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E814 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E814 YNO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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