1988 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E313 WSW
1988 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 86,647 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E313 WSW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 86,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E313 WSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Ford Capri (E313 WSW) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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