1983 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · A936 WRX
1983 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 49,568 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A936 WRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 49,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A936 WRX 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 (A936 WRX) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
A936 WRX Mileage History
- 15/06/202246,457 mi
- 12/06/202347,460 mi+1,003 mi
- 13/06/202448,695 mi+1,235 mi
- 10/06/202549,566 mi+871 mi
- 11/06/202549,568 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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