1984 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · A843 WGB
1984 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 1984. Recorded mileage 86,598 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A843 WGB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2024
- 86,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A843 WGB 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 1984 Ford Capri (A843 WGB) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2024 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 (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
A843 WGB Mileage History
- 27/09/202285,555 mi
- 27/09/202386,099 mi+544 mi
- 07/10/202486,581 mi+482 mi
- 13/11/202486,598 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 490 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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