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E838 VKF

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,420 mi
Last recorded83,420 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE838 VKF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,420 miles

advise slight corrosion starting throught vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise slight corrosion starting throught vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,216 miles

advise brake pipes have been coverd in grease difficult to inspect for corrosion

advise vehicle has been heavly coverd in underseal difficult to inspect for corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise brake pipes have been coverd in grease difficult to inspect for corrosion

advise vehicle has been heavly coverd in underseal difficult to inspect for corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,866 miles

vechile has been heavly coverd in underseal

Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,866 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,315 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 82,056 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,624 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 81,624 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,300 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 81,299 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 79,765 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,652 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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E838 VKF 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 55.6%.

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 E838 VKF, 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 E838 VKF registered?

E838 VKF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E838 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E838 VKF shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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