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GOF 288V

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,727 mi
Last recorded29,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 288V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 29,727 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,378 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 28,351 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2017 28,325 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 28,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 24,941 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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GOF 288V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOF 288V, 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 GOF 288V registered?

GOF 288V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 September 1979.

Is GOF 288V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 288V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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