1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E280 BCD
1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1987. Recorded mileage 895 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2792cc
E280 BCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E280 BCD Mileage History
- 09/09/202297,844 mi
- 09/09/202297,844 mi
- 04/09/202399,202 mi+1,358 mi
- 29/08/2024100,222 mi+1,020 mi
- 01/09/2025895 mi-99,327 mi
Average of roughly -32,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E280 BCD 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 (E280 BCD) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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