1987 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · D762 APA
1987 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 55,766 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D762 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 55,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D762 APA 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 (D762 APA) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D762 APA Mileage History
- 30/03/202355,115 mi
- 24/05/202355,123 mi+8 mi
- 14/05/202455,281 mi+158 mi
- 12/05/202555,525 mi+244 mi
- 12/05/202655,766 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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