1988 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E280 WAT
1988 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 76,102 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E280 WAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 76,102 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.
E280 WAT 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 1988 Ford Capri (E280 WAT) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E280 WAT Mileage History
- 16/06/202275,969 mi
- 17/06/202275,969 mi
- 16/06/202376,050 mi+81 mi
- 04/07/202476,063 mi+13 mi
- 18/09/202576,102 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 41 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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