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E881 JST

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,111 mi
Last recorded78,111 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 JST
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 77,463 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 77,462 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

co level high 2.2%

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,788 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side drops (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 76,788 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side drops (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Near side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,156 miles

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

brake pipes heavily coated in under seal (front to rear)

under body and components heavily coated in under seal (front to rear)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator not working Both indicators (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers foot well (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Passenger footwell (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes heavily coated in under seal (front to rear)

Under body heavily coated in under seal (front to rear)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,140 miles

Nearside Front sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear corrosion at rear

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear corrosion ar rear suspension

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,139 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery tray corroded and holed

both rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

cars underside has been covered in a protective coating not allowing full inspection to components

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,142 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 75,139 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2010 75,114 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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E881 JST is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,134 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 E881 JST, 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 38 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E881 JST registered?

E881 JST is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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