£8,814
1979 Ford Capri II 3000 Ghia
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Inca Gold Capri is a well-maintained example of a classic model. It features a 3.0-litre engine, manual transmission, and recent mechanical work, presenting a solid base for further improvement despite some past bodywork.
Condition
6
The car has had bodywork done and is described as 'more presentable than concours,' suggesting cosmetic imperfections. The mileage is very low, but the car has been sitting unused for some time. There is mention of slight wear and the need for minor reconditioning to bring it to a higher standard.
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Manual
Transmission:
GAECWE01057
Chassis No:
Odometer:
62,296 miles
GET879V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Up-together 3.0-litre Ghia with manual box and recent bills; genuine reason for sale Frist registered in October 1979, this Inca Gold Capri was acquired by the vendor in 2019 to use and improve.
Bills on file show a new clutch fitted shortly after acquisition, along with a top and bottom end gasket set and a bill for a set of standard V6 3.0-litre rings from Specialised Engines Ltd - it looks clean and tidy under the bonnet.
The new owner went through the car in some detail, adding a set of standard exhaust manifolds and studs and new power steering pipes.
It had been presented for an MOT a few months before he bought it, showing just one advisory for a slightly binding osf brake, the mileage at that time showing an unsubstianted 62,210 miles.
The odomenter currently reads, 62,296 miles, a sad reflection on the rapid onset of rheumatoid arthritis which has meant the vendor reluctantly has to let the car go.
The Capri has certainly had work done to the bodywork in the p...
Points of note
£2,259
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,781
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,920
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
64,315 miles
Registration Date
1979-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 18 2025 with 64,315 miles
Passed
On May 24 2024 with 62,388 miles
Failed
On Mar 22 2024 with 62,299 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling chassis on R/H lock (5.2.3 (f))
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 21 2019 with 62,210 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- osf brake slight binding
Passed
On May 18 2018 with 62,042 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)
- gearbox rear seal slight oil leak
- rear diff slight oil leak
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front brake binding
- Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking
- Offside Front tyre perished and cracking
- Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
Failed
On May 18 2018 with 62,042 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)
- gearbox rear seal slight oil leak
- rear diff slight oil leak
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front brake binding
- Offside Rear brake binding
- Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking
- Offside Front tyre perished and cracking
- Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
Failed
On Apr 16 2018 with 62,042 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released With side lights on (1.2.1e)
- Registration plate lamp not working x2 Rear (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Engine oil leak
- Differential oil leak
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
- O/S/F & O/S/R Brake slightly binding
- Slight play in N/S/F inner jack joint
- Chassis has under seal applied
- N/S/R & x2 Front tyre perished & splitting
Passed
On Apr 13 2017 with 61,938 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front washer jets poor aim
- Engine oil leak
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Rear fog inoperative
- Differential oil leak
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Slight play in N/S/F inner jack joint
- Front tyres cracking and perished in tread
- Chassis has under seal applied
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Mar 24 2017 with 61,938 miles
There were 19 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on shocker (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Front washer jets poor aim
- Rear fog inoperative
- Spare tyre defective
- Engine oil leak
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Differential oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)
- N/S/R brake binding
- Slight play in N/S/F inner rack joint
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front tyre cracking and perished in tread
- Chassis has under seal applied
Passed
On Mar 21 2016 with 61,536 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- rear diff leak
- under body heavily under sealed
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Failed
On Mar 21 2016 with 61,536 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- rear diff leak
- under body heavily under sealed
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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