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GFO 560X

1981 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,673 mi
Last recorded84,673 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 560X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 84,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 83,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 83,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 82,782 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,438 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 77,052 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,168 miles

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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GFO 560X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFO 560X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFO 560X registered?

GFO 560X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is GFO 560X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 560X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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