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GKP 80V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,124 mi
Last recorded89,124 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKP 80V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,967 miles

oil loss from engine front end not defined this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to chassis

Fail 4 Aug 2008 88,966 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil loss from engine front end not defined this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,962 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 85,962 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 84,725 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 84,722 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlight aim at upper limit

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 80V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GKP 80V, 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 GKP 80V registered?

GKP 80V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 November 1979.

Is GKP 80V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKP 80V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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