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GRR 116V

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,979 mi
Last recorded34,979 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRR 116V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,979 miles

Slight leak on all eshaust joints

Fail 22 Jun 2018 34,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Slight leak on all eshaust joints

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

tyre joint spliting

Fail 22 Dec 2016 34,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

tyre joint spliting

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,765 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 34,765 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,019 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 32,019 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,003 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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GRR 116V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRR 116V, 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 GRR 116V registered?

GRR 116V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is GRR 116V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRR 116V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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