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E847 PUA

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,112 mi
Last recorded9,112 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE847 PUA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 9,112 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 8,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 7,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 5,340 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 3,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 2,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 1,813 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 1,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 521 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 98,824 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,427 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 May 2008 94,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 8 May 2008 94,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Mar 2006 92,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre propshaft bearing rubber carrier worn

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Mar 2006 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre propshaft bearing rubber carrier worn

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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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E847 PUA is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E847 PUA, 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 E847 PUA registered?

E847 PUA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E847 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E847 PUA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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