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E920 AAO

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,328 mi
Last recorded71,328 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE920 AAO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 71,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 71,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2022 70,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,048 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 70,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,692 miles

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

slight movement in steering column lower joint

Pass 12 May 2017 69,404 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,597 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,992 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 66,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 66,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,946 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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E920 AAO is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E920 AAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E920 AAO?

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What year was E920 AAO registered?

E920 AAO is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 February 1988.

Is E920 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E920 AAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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