1979 Ford Capri 3.0L Petrol · LGT 228V
1979 Ford Capri (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1979. Recorded mileage 4,130 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LGT 228V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 4,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LGT 228V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Ford Capri (LGT 228V) between June 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
LGT 228V Mileage History
- 24/06/20264,122 mi
- 01/07/20264,130 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 418 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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