1987 FORD CAPRI2.0L Petrol

The 1987 Ford Capri presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 June 2024 at 4,850 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean outcomes of the two prior tests in 2023 and 2022. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a 39-year-old vehicle. From the 26 March 2022 test at 4,082 miles, the car covered 509 miles to the 3 June 2023 examination at 4,591 miles, then a further 259 miles to June 2024. That averages roughly 124 miles per year. Such low accumulation points to long periods of storage rather than daily driving, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months between tests. The record shows no advisories or failures across all three entries, so the history alone gives no warning of neglected consumables. A buyer should still inspect the Capri in person for age-related issues the MOT did not flag. Long static periods invite perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and structural corrosion beneath sills and arches despite a clean test bay. Check tyre sidewalls for cracking and verify the exhaust emissions under cold start. The drivetrain and fuel system may have suffered from stale petrol or moisture ingress during storage. Given the spotless record and minimal mileage, previous keepers appear to have preserved the car rather than racked up wear. Confirm panel alignment and originality on viewing, as a low-mileage Capri can hide poor repair work that a pass certificate will not reveal.