1987 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · E144 GRF
1987 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 84,262 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1593cc
E144 GRF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2010
- 84,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E144 GRF Mileage History
- 22/03/200652,245 mi
- 05/04/200652,245 mi
- 29/03/200761,316 mi+9,071 mi
- 14/04/200761,616 mi+300 mi
- 09/04/200868,995 mi+7,379 mi
- 21/05/200868,996 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/200868,996 mi
- 08/04/200976,412 mi+7,416 mi
- 05/05/200976,412 mi
- 06/05/200976,412 mi
- 05/05/201084,262 mi+7,850 mi
Average of roughly 7,770 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
E144 GRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (E144 GRF) between March 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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