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E831 CJA

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,066 mi
Last recorded22,066 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE831 CJA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 22,066 miles

Sills Corroded both sides

Vehicle has been under sealed

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 20 Aug 2025 22,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Sills Corroded both sides

Vehicle has been under sealed

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Jul 2021 22,022 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Near side rear floor poorly repaired

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Off side front floor corroded

Power stearing rack weapimg fluid

Pass 24 Feb 2018 21,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 21,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,188 miles

o/s/f tyres cracking on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,126 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,337 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,607 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 437 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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E831 CJA is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red 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 E831 CJA, 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 E831 CJA registered?

E831 CJA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E831 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E831 CJA 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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