1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · D258 VKK

The 1987 Ford Capri presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 13 May 2025 at 27,543 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clear results across the available history. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no recurring advisories, indicating the vehicle has been presented for test in sound condition each time. Recorded mileage stands at 27,543 against roughly 39 years of age, an average of about 706 miles per year. The DVSA entries show 24,100 miles on 10 November 2021, 25,537 on 16 February 2023, 26,461 on 20 May 2024, and 27,543 on 13 May 2025. Annual use stayed below 1,500 miles throughout, with a 15-month gap between the 2021 and 2023 tests. Such low, steady accumulation points to light use or extended standing rather than active daily driving. A clean MOT sheet with four consecutive passes and zero advisories gives no flag for suspension bushes, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. The buyer should still inspect the underside for rust on chassis rails and sills, as a 39-year-old Capri can hide corrosion absent from the test record. Check brake lines, fuel lines, and suspension mounts for perishing from long idle periods. Verify the odometer reading against service stamps and V5C before purchase. With no recorded faults, the risk sits with age-related degradation rather than documented neglect, so a pre-purchase inspection of rubber components and fluid condition remains sensible.