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GKN 470N

1974 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,476 mi
Last recorded36,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 470N
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 36,476 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underneth of vehicle heavily body shutzs

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 33,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front arch covers rusty.

Outer sills surface rust.

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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GKN 470N is a 1974 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GKN 470N, 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.

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What year was GKN 470N registered?

GKN 470N is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 November 1974.

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