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GPU 889T

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,824 mi
Last recorded99,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPU 889T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,371 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and off side front (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and off side rear (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,129 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,477 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 96,469 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GPU 889T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPU 889T, 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.

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What year was GPU 889T registered?

GPU 889T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GPU 889T safe to buy?

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