£17,344
1979 Ford Capri 3.0S
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 7 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£17,344
1979 Ford Capri 3.0S
UK • 7 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Ford Capri 3.0S is a largely original example with around 26,000 miles, potentially making it appealing to enthusiasts. While it has some cosmetic and mechanical issues that need addressing, its originality and low mileage are strong selling points.
Condition
6
The car shows moderate wear but is largely original. There are cosmetic issues like scratches, a small dink, microblisters, and rust bubbling at the base of the windscreen. The interior has some flaws, including cracks in the dashboard and a broken trim. Mechanically, the rear differential is leaking, and front wheel bearings need investigation.
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26,180 miles
GAECWK1742
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
YEB 384T
1979
Auction
£17,344
1979 Ford Capri 3.0S
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 7 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
‘YEB 384T’ is a Ford Capri 3.0S with a twist – and that twist is its mileage and condition because it still shows just over 26,000 miles on its odometer, a reading the seller is 99.9% confident is accurate.
And it stacks up because its history includes a decent spell in Malaga, returning here in around 2014.
The seller bought it shortly afterwards as an investment for his pension fund, and it’s been in curated storage ever since.
It’s only been wheeled out for the odd run and to be Mo
T’d and that gentle use has seen fewer than a thousand miles added to the total in the past decade, making this one for the discerning enthusiast who’s looking for the most original Capri 3.0S they can.
With the usual caveat that black is a notoriously unforgiving colour, the fact this one seems to have had something of a charmed life means it presents well.
With good shutlines and decent panel alignment, the black paintwork looks good; it’s clearly been refreshed in places but then that’s par for t...
Price Analysis vs Other Capri Mk III 3.0 Ss
£14,872
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,417
Median Price (Since 2020)
£186,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Capri Mk III 3.0 S Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Jun 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
26,171 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Jun 2025, 26,171 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 17th Jun 2025, 26,171 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 17th Mar 2021, 26,157 miles
Passed
On 26th Feb 2020, 26,148 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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