1987 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · D747 VHG
1987 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 94,323 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D747 VHG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 94,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D747 VHG Mileage History
- 26/05/202694,323 mi
- 01/06/202694,323 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D747 VHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (D747 VHG) between May 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 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: Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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