1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · TGK 280
1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 20/03/1987. Recorded mileage 24,913 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,913 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
TGK 280 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 24,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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TGK 280 Mileage History
- 03/02/201424,003 mi
- 06/02/201524,178 mi+175 mi
- 21/04/201624,301 mi+123 mi
- 21/06/201724,419 mi+118 mi
- 20/06/201824,469 mi+50 mi
- 21/06/201824,469 mi
- 14/11/201924,557 mi+88 mi
- 05/11/202024,585 mi+28 mi
- 08/11/202124,596 mi+11 mi
- 08/11/202224,605 mi+9 mi
- 31/10/202324,636 mi+31 mi
- 16/10/202424,894 mi+258 mi
- 07/05/202624,913 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
TGK 280 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (TGK 280) between February 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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