1984 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · A156 HMY
1984 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 1984. Recorded mileage 27,089 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A156 HMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
- 27,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A156 HMY 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 1984 Ford Capri (A156 HMY) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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 fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Insecure at the rear, crushed where it passes through front outrigger. (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
A156 HMY Mileage History
- 21/07/202223,499 mi
- 10/10/202326,362 mi+2,863 mi
- 20/10/202326,367 mi+5 mi
- 07/11/202427,096 mi+729 mi
- 08/11/202427,089 mi-7 mi
Average of roughly 1,559 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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