1983 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · A222 DGW
1983 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 88,287 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A222 DGW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 88,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A222 DGW 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 1983 Ford Capri (A222 DGW) between August 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside ”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside re”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
A222 DGW Mileage History
- 28/08/202688,287 mi
- 02/09/202688,287 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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