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E818 XNK

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,563 mi
Last recorded11,563 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 XNK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 11,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 10,973 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 10,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 10,728 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 11 May 2022 10,449 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 10,244 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 9,958 miles

oil leaks

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 May 2019 9,793 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 9,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 8,923 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,617 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 7,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008
Pass 20 Jul 2007 96,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 89,678 miles

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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E818 XNK is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E818 XNK, 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 E818 XNK registered?

E818 XNK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E818 XNK safe to buy?

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