£2,576
1987 Ford Capri MkIII 1.6 Laser
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Ford Capri Laser, with only 43,200 miles, is one of the last models made. It requires recommissioning after 17 years in dry storage, presenting a worthwhile winter project with a smart interior and an engine that turns. The bodywork needs attention, but it comes with helpful manuals.
Condition
5
The car has been in dry storage for 17 years and needs recommissioning. The bodywork needs localized attention and the paintwork needs polishing. It is currently on SORN. However, the interior is remarkably well-preserved, and the engine turns over easily.
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Manual
Transmission:
WF0CXXGAECGR77200
Chassis No:
Odometer:
43,200 miles
D138MTX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Only 43,200 miles indicated; one of the last Capris ever made; for recommissioning following 17 years in dry storage; engine turns; smart interior; nice winter project Supplied new by Clive Jones Motors of Cardiff in March 1987, this Capri must be among the last batch made as the very last Laser came off the Cologne production line in November 1986 (UK production had ended at the Halewood plant in 1976, all subsequent Capris being built in Germany).
The run-out Laser trim package ran from 1984 – 1986 and included a six-gauge instrument pod, a clock on the centre console, 5-speed gearbox, 4-spoke RS alloy wheels, rear boot spoiler, an electric aerial and colour-coded grille and mirrors.
Two SOHC four-cylinder engines were available, a 73bhp 1.6 (as here) and a 99bhp 2.0.
The V5C records five former keepers, our vendor acquiring the car from his next-door neighbour in 2006.
At this point the car was in good running order with an MOT until September 2007 with just a few ad...
Points of note
£1,596
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,375
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 21 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
43,158 miles
Registration Date
1987-03-18
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 22 2023 with 43,158 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Dec 22 2023 with 43,158 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Sep 09 2006 with 43,148 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- slight corrosion to rear wheel arches but not concidered exessive
- slight corrosion to headlight mounting areas but not exessive
- front number plate cracked
- n/s/f jacking point
Passed
On Sep 09 2006 with 43,148 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User Entered:
- slight corrosion to rear wheel arches but not concidered exessive
- slight corrosion to headlight mounting areas but not exessive
- front number plate cracked
- n/s/f jacking point
Passed
On Aug 08 2005 with 37,304 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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