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GET 879V

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,315 mi
Last recorded64,315 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGET 879V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 62,388 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 62,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling chassis on R/H lock (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,210 miles

osf brake slight binding

Pass 18 May 2018 62,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gearbox rear seal slight oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 18 May 2018 62,042 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear brake binding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gearbox rear seal slight oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 Rear (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released With side lights on (1.2.1e)

Chassis has under seal applied

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

N/S/R & x2 Front tyre perished & splitting

O/S/F & O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in N/S/F inner jack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,938 miles

Chassis has under seal applied

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

Front tyres cracking and perished in tread

Front washer jets poor aim

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog inoperative

Slight play in N/S/F inner jack joint

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,938 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on shocker (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Chassis has under seal applied

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

Front tyre cracking and perished in tread

Front washer jets poor aim

N/S/R brake binding

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog inoperative

Slight play in N/S/F inner rack joint

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear diff leak

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 21 Mar 2016 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear diff leak

under body heavily under sealed

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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GET 879V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GET 879V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GET 879V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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