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E977 OCP

1988 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,160 mi
Last recorded27,160 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE977 OCP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,160 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

underside of floor etc corroded but not excesive

Fail 8 Jun 2012 27,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sills corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,070 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,931 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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E977 OCP is a 1988 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E977 OCP, 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

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What year was E977 OCP registered?

E977 OCP is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E977 OCP safe to buy?

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