1983 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · A102 RHU
1983 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 65,318 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A102 RHU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2022
- 65,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A102 RHU Mileage History
- 25/05/202265,318 mi
- 25/05/202265,318 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A102 RHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Capri (A102 RHU) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 2022 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: Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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