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E836 VHE

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE836 VHE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 98,279 miles

service brake performance low at 57%

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,141 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 93,141 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,373 miles

nearside front & nearside rear tyres are displaying sidewall wear/deterioration

Fail 19 Dec 2017 91,373 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front & nearside rear tyres are displaying sidewall wear/deterioration

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,950 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,067 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,944 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 80,928 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,627 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight brake inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2009 79,891 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 79,518 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 79,518 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 78,909 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,909 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,626 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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E836 VHE is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E836 VHE, 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 E836 VHE registered?

E836 VHE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E836 VHE safe to buy?

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