1983 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · A496 GLE
1983 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 31,202 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A496 GLE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
- 31,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A496 GLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Capri (A496 GLE) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
A496 GLE Mileage History
- 13/04/202230,704 mi
- 06/06/202431,199 mi+495 mi
- 07/06/202431,202 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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