1984 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · A706 JLX
1984 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1984. Recorded mileage 16,689 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A706 JLX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2024
- 16,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A706 JLX 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 1984 Ford Capri (A706 JLX) between December 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lock tabs (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lock tabs (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pill”.
A706 JLX Mileage History
- 17/12/202116,574 mi
- 04/01/202216,593 mi+19 mi
- 02/03/202416,689 mi+96 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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