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GKP 720Y

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

9,210 mi
Last recorded9,210 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKP 720Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 9,210 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 9,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 9,119 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 9,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 8,989 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 8,989 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 8,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 8,075 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern...note... not exposing inner canvas at time of test

offside and nearside rear outer sills corrided

offside front floor pan corrided

underside of car corrided in various places

Fail 17 May 2014 8,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern...note... not exposing inner canvas at time of test

offside and nearside rear outer sills corrided

offside front floor pan corrided

underside of car corrided in various places

Pass 3 May 2013 7,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 7,309 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 6,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,763 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 5,763 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 3,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,791 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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GKP 720Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 GKP 720Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GKP 720Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 May 1983.

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