1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E831 CJA
1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 22,066 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E831 CJA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 22,066 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.
E831 CJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (E831 CJA) between August 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass 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.
E831 CJA Mileage History
- 20/08/202522,062 mi
- 01/09/202522,066 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 121 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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