£4,600 (Est: £2,000 - £2,500)
1983 FORD CAPRI S 5SPD
Mathewsons • UK • 21 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£4,600 (Est: £2,000 - £2,500)
1983 FORD CAPRI S 5SPD
UK • 21 May 2026 • Lot 370
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1983 Ford Capri S, with a 2.0L engine, that has been owned by the same family since new. It has been off the road since 2003, but remains in original condition, and includes a host of paperwork.
Condition
6
The car was last on the road in 2003 and has been garaged since. It has not been restored, suggesting moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning to bring it back to good condition.
/ 10
70,545 miles (via 2018 MOT)
A609 FVT
United Kingdom
Manual
1983
Auction
£4,600 (Est: £2,000 - £2,500)
1983 FORD CAPRI S 5SPD
Mathewsons • UK • 21 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: FORD Model: CAPRI 2.0 S Registration: A609 FVT
Engine Size (cc): 1993 Year of Manufacture: 1983 Date First Registered: 12/08/1983 Current V5: NO Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Price Analysis vs Other Capri Mk IIIs
£700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,219
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 11th Oct 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
70,545 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 11th Oct 2018, 70,545 miles
There were 36 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (as marked) X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differentual (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded X2
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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