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GYD 731T

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYD 731T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,648 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

o/s/f and n/s/f door hinges corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

o/s/f and n/s/f door hinges corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion to body/structure not considered excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 66,141 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion to body/structure not considered excessive

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 16 May 2008 66,099 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front flexi hoses not correctly fixed to inner wing area.

under side of vehicle corroded but not holed and not seriously weakend

Fail 13 May 2008 66,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front flexi hoses not correctly fixed to inner wing area.

under side of vehicle corroded but not holed and not seriously weakend

Fail 3 Mar 2007 65,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 62,965 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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GYD 731T is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYD 731T, 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 GYD 731T registered?

GYD 731T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 March 1979.

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