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GYK 802W

1981 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYK 802W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,405 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 77,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 77,223 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,117 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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GYK 802W is a 1981 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 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 GYK 802W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYK 802W registered?

GYK 802W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 January 1981.

Is GYK 802W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYK 802W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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