1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · D280 JAC
1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 64,315 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D280 JAC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 64,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D280 JAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (D280 JAC) between September 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
D280 JAC Mileage History
- 20/09/200558,420 mi
- 11/10/200659,478 mi+1,058 mi
- 12/10/200659,478 mi
- 26/03/200859,704 mi+226 mi
- 26/03/200859,704 mi
- 25/03/200959,727 mi+23 mi
- 24/03/201059,838 mi+111 mi
- 15/04/201159,933 mi+95 mi
- 05/04/201260,018 mi+85 mi
- 12/04/201360,118 mi+100 mi
- 11/04/201460,184 mi+66 mi
- 10/04/201560,265 mi+81 mi
- 16/03/201660,338 mi+73 mi
- 07/04/201760,446 mi+108 mi
- 13/04/201860,544 mi+98 mi
- 12/04/201960,608 mi+64 mi
- 22/07/202060,699 mi+91 mi
- 19/07/202160,763 mi+64 mi
- 11/07/202260,824 mi+61 mi
- 18/05/202360,887 mi+63 mi
- 17/05/202461,910 mi+1,023 mi
- 12/05/202563,708 mi+1,798 mi
- 18/05/202664,315 mi+607 mi
Average of roughly 285 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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