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E869 WDM

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,121 mi
Last recorded37,121 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 WDM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 37,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 37,113 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 37,111 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2023 37,033 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 37,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress to headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 36,971 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak over heating ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear front anti roll bar bush slight movement

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear front anti roll bar bush slight movement

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,641 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight oil leaks from steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2017 34,641 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted in test (1.8)

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight oil leaks from steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,880 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Jul 2016 33,878 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,933 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,137 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,136 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2013 30,103 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 29,432 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 29,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,026 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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E869 WDM is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E869 WDM, 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 E869 WDM registered?

E869 WDM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E869 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E869 WDM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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