1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · D140 HDE
1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 97,959 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D140 HDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2026
- 97,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D140 HDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (D140 HDE) between July 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D140 HDE Mileage History
- 29/07/202490,843 mi
- 02/08/202490,896 mi+53 mi
- 18/09/202594,560 mi+3,664 mi
- 30/09/202594,621 mi+61 mi
- 21/10/202697,959 mi+3,338 mi
Average of roughly 3,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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