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E999 VYA

1988 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,130 mi
Last recorded21,130 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Capri60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 VYA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 21,130 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 20,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 20,654 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 20,619 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,396 miles

1/wiperblades noisey

2/slight damage both front outriggers

3/slight gearbox oil leak

4/slight windscreen misting n/s/f

Pass 26 May 2010 20,099 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres slighty perished.footbrake travel getting long !

Pass 22 May 2009 19,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 May 2009 19,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 19,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E999 VYA is a 1988 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E999 VYA, 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 E999 VYA registered?

E999 VYA is a 1988 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E999 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E999 VYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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