1987 FORD CAPRI2.8L Petrol

The 1987 Ford Capri presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 97,834 miles on 4 September 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its most recent test with no defects logged, though two earlier failures at 97,824 miles on 20 August 2025 and at 97,624 miles on 5 May 2023 both show no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage sits at 97,834 against an approximate 39-year lifespan, equating to roughly 2,509 miles per year and confirming very light use for the age. The odometer moved only 283 miles between the November 2021 pass at 97,551 and the May 2023 failure at 97,624, then crept up a further 210 miles to the 2025 pass. Such low annual accumulation suggests long dormant periods, with sparse testing gaps of over two years between 2021 and 2023 and again before the 2025 retests. A buyer should physically inspect the Capri for age-related corrosion across chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record logs no structural advisories but a 39-year-old Ford body is prone to hidden rust. The tester noted no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding brake calipers, yet standing time degrades rubber components and can seize calipers or rot brake discs without warning. Verify the twin 2025 and 2023 failures were genuinely no-defect administrative rejects by checking the V5 and test station notes. Given the clean but thin history, commission a pre-purchase inspection focused on fuel system condition, exhaust emissions, and drivetrain seals before committing.