1983 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · A142 GFK
1983 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 7,230 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A142 GFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 7,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A142 GFK Mileage History
- 31/08/20232,338 mi
- 17/08/20243,534 mi+1,196 mi
- 16/08/20255,652 mi+2,118 mi
- 29/08/20267,103 mi+1,451 mi
- 31/08/20267,230 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 1,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A142 GFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Capri (A142 GFK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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