1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · D474 HFX

The 1987 Ford Capri presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 26,426 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began with the 27 May 2022 pass at 26,279 miles and the 1 July 2023 pass at 26,304 miles. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across any of the three recorded examinations. The mileage pattern confirms exceptionally light use for a 39-year-old vehicle. Between May 2022 and July 2023 the odometer advanced only 25 miles, then a further 122 miles to the 2025 test, giving an average of roughly 678 miles per year since registration. Such low accumulation points to long periods of storage rather than daily driving. The sparse three-entry record shows no rapid accumulation or concerning gaps beyond the standard annual cycle. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as the Capri's age makes hidden chassis rust and sills a real risk even when MOT testers log no defects. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers may have degraded through standing rather than wear, so check for perishing rubber and seized components. Verify the brake discs and exhaust for internal corrosion from inactivity, and confirm the recorded mileages match the physical condition of pedals, trim, and tyres. The clean history implies a careful keeper, but low mileage alone does not certify mechanical health on a vehicle of this era.