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GJN 67T

1979 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,921 mi
Last recorded42,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJN 67T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,628 miles

clutch cable rubbing

slight play offside front hub

Fail 28 Jun 2011 41,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

clutch cable rubbing

slight play offside front hub

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,775 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,768 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 48,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 May 2009 48,615 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 48,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,565 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GJN 67T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJN 67T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJN 67T registered?

GJN 67T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is GJN 67T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJN 67T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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