1983 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · A737 JFJ
1983 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 80,525 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A737 JFJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2012
- 80,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A737 JFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Capri (A737 JFJ) between February 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2012 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: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
A737 JFJ Mileage History
- 24/02/200668,341 mi
- 07/03/200668,353 mi+12 mi
- 26/04/200776,467 mi+8,114 mi
- 01/10/201280,525 mi+4,058 mi
Average of roughly 1,846 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Capri EV
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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