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GWC 488T

1979 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,044 mi
Last recorded5,044 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 488T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 5,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 5,004 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 4,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 4,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 4,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 4,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 4,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 4,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 4,520 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 4,520 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 4,510 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 4,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,660 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 3,657 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 3,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,570 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 2,567 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GWC 488T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWC 488T, 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 GWC 488T registered?

GWC 488T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GWC 488T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWC 488T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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