1983 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · A704 WMM
1983 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1983. Recorded mileage 23,507 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1593cc
A704 WMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 23,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A704 WMM Mileage History
- 18/08/202223,115 mi
- 06/09/202323,391 mi+276 mi
- 18/09/202323,450 mi+59 mi
- 24/09/202523,503 mi+53 mi
- 07/10/202523,507 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A704 WMM 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 (A704 WMM) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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