MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls
o/s/f and n/s/f door hinges corroded
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
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
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
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
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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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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