1987 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · D551 SGO
1987 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 1987. Recorded mileage 64,759 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D551 SGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 64,759 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.
D551 SGO 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 (D551 SGO) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D551 SGO Mileage History
- 11/04/202364,246 mi
- 07/05/202464,382 mi+136 mi
- 07/05/202464,385 mi+3 mi
- 11/04/202564,574 mi+189 mi
- 08/04/202664,759 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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