Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1984 FORD CAPRI1.6L Petrol

A335 FSF

Considering this 1984 FORD CAPRI? It's a Petrol with a 1593cc engine showing 46,314 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
1593cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1984 Ford Capri presents as roadworthy following a pass at the 26 November 2025 test with 46,314 miles recorded and no defects noted. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, though the adjacent failure two days earlier at 46,311 miles with no defects logged points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The recent pass sits roughly seven months before today's date, keeping the record current. The odometer shows 46,314 miles against 42 years of age, an average of around 1,100 miles per year. Such low accumulation suggests extended periods of storage or light recreational use rather than daily driving. The supplied history covers only the November 2025 tests, so no long-term mileage curve or wear pattern can be drawn from the data provided. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of moisture ingress during standing periods. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for perishing rubber and seized components that a clean MOT may not expose on a low-mileage classic. The twin November 2025 entries with zero advisories offer no recurring faults to track. Treat the two-day fail-pass as a clerical anomaly, but verify the body, subframes, and exhaust for rot before purchase.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1984 Ford Capri presents as roadworthy following a pass at the 26 November 2025 test with 46,314 miles recorded and no defects noted. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, though the adjacent failure two days earlier at 46,311 miles with no defects logged points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The recent pass sits roughly seven months before today's date, keeping the record current. The odometer shows 46,314 miles against 42 years of age, an average of around 1,100 miles per year. Such low accumulation suggests extended periods of storage or light recreational use rather than daily driving. The supplied history covers only the November 2025 tests, so no long-term mileage curve or wear pattern can be drawn from the data provided. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of moisture ingress during standing periods. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for perishing rubber and seized components that a clean MOT may not expose on a low-mileage classic. The twin November 2025 entries with zero advisories offer no recurring faults to track. Treat the two-day fail-pass as a clerical anomaly, but verify the body, subframes, and exhaust for rot before purchase.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1984 Ford Capri (A335 FSF), we found 2 MOT results in the period of November 2025 to November 2025.

With 1 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 50%. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

PASS
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ADVISORY