1988 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E770 RUE
1988 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 84,875 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E770 RUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 84,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E770 RUE 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 (E770 RUE) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
E770 RUE Mileage History
- 05/04/202288,785 mi
- 11/07/202384,741 mi-4,044 mi
- 11/07/202384,741 mi
- 08/07/202484,872 mi+131 mi
- 11/07/202484,875 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -1,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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