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GPN 384L

1973 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,525 mi
Last recorded52,525 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 384L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 51,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 45,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 42,639 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 39,730 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,729 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 36,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GPN 384L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 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 GPN 384L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GPN 384L?

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What year was GPN 384L registered?

GPN 384L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is GPN 384L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 384L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GPN 384L have outstanding finance?

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