1986 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · 281 CAP
1986 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1986. Recorded mileage 10,802 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1986
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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281 CAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 10,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
281 CAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Capri (281 CAP) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
281 CAP Mileage History
- 14/02/20239,914 mi
- 01/03/20239,917 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/202410,253 mi+336 mi
- 19/12/202510,802 mi+549 mi
Average of roughly 312 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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