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GFR 900S

1978 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 900S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,246 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,768 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,689 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,567 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,329 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 5 May 2011 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some rust on suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,853 miles

some rust on suspension parts and brake back plates ect

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,839 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some surface rust under vehicle in places

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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GFR 900S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,846 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 GFR 900S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFR 900S registered?

GFR 900S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is GFR 900S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFR 900S 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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