1987 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · D226 LEC
1987 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 88,898 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D226 LEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 88,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D226 LEC 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 1987 Ford Capri (D226 LEC) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D226 LEC Mileage History
- 29/06/202287,387 mi
- 31/07/202388,786 mi+1,399 mi
- 25/08/202388,815 mi+29 mi
- 06/05/202588,895 mi+80 mi
- 19/05/202588,898 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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