1983 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · 17 TRK
1983 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 1983. Recorded mileage 52,453 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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17 TRK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 52,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
17 TRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Capri (17 TRK) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump / tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
17 TRK Mileage History
- 26/09/200540,843 mi
- 06/06/200840,850 mi+7 mi
- 20/06/200840,850 mi
- 15/06/200943,746 mi+2,896 mi
- 14/06/201044,135 mi+389 mi
- 09/06/201144,555 mi+420 mi
- 09/06/201144,555 mi
- 08/06/201245,341 mi+786 mi
- 12/06/201245,344 mi+3 mi
- 06/06/201345,984 mi+640 mi
- 07/06/201345,984 mi
- 09/06/201446,995 mi+1,011 mi
- 02/06/201547,991 mi+996 mi
- 08/06/201648,580 mi+589 mi
- 12/06/201749,640 mi+1,060 mi
- 30/05/201849,220 mi-420 mi
- 03/06/201950,055 mi+835 mi
- 05/06/201950,059 mi+4 mi
- 24/09/202050,833 mi+774 mi
- 28/09/202050,837 mi+4 mi
- 20/09/202151,387 mi+550 mi
- 21/09/202151,391 mi+4 mi
- 20/09/202251,759 mi+368 mi
- 29/08/202351,923 mi+164 mi
- 12/09/202452,063 mi+140 mi
- 22/09/202652,453 mi+390 mi
Average of roughly 553 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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