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E834 YJK

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,285 mi
Last recorded68,285 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 YJK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 68,285 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 68,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 66,806 miles

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

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill to floor areas

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,478 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 55,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 54,548 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,428 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 53,419 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,252 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,248 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,760 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 49,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 49,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,034 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E834 YJK is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E834 YJK, 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 E834 YJK registered?

E834 YJK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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