1983 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · A755 SMB
1983 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 95,836 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A755 SMB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 95,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A755 SMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Capri (A755 SMB) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A755 SMB Mileage History
- 09/08/202293,735 mi
- 04/08/202394,347 mi+612 mi
- 10/08/202394,364 mi+17 mi
- 25/02/202695,836 mi+1,472 mi
Average of roughly 592 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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