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E842 FFL

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE842 FFL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,006 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 88,006 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,714 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,712 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,527 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 87,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak nearside rear half shaft seal (urgent

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak nearside rear half shaft seal (urgent

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 87,084 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

possible leak from nearsside rear halfshaft seal

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,396 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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E842 FFL is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E842 FFL, 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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E842 FFL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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