1986 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C888 DNE
1986 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 23,157 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C888 DNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 23,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C888 DNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Capri (C888 DNE) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
C888 DNE Mileage History
- 20/04/202221,470 mi
- 19/04/202321,880 mi+410 mi
- 21/04/202321,890 mi+10 mi
- 16/04/202422,896 mi+1,006 mi
- 06/05/202523,157 mi+261 mi
Average of roughly 554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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