1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E144 VDB
1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 76,280 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E144 VDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 76,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E144 VDB 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 (E144 VDB) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E144 VDB Mileage History
- 11/05/202376,016 mi
- 03/07/202376,020 mi+4 mi
- 08/07/202476,097 mi+77 mi
- 18/07/202576,280 mi+183 mi
- 23/07/202576,280 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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