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GHA 898N

1974 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHA 898N
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,998 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jun 2008 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,543 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,543 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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GHA 898N is a 1974 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 GHA 898N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHA 898N registered?

GHA 898N is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 November 1974.

Is GHA 898N safe to buy?

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