1984 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · B281 JEJ
1984 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1984. Recorded mileage 68,902 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B281 JEJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 68,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B281 JEJ Mileage History
- 16/04/202267,799 mi
- 12/06/202368,498 mi+699 mi
- 17/05/202468,875 mi+377 mi
- 31/05/202468,902 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 519 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B281 JEJ 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 (B281 JEJ) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Offside centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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