Ford Capri VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Ford Capri to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Ford Capri

A VIN of the model Ford Capri is 17 characters long, and the free decoder translates it into manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. Versions in our data for the car Ford Capri: 2, spread across the years 1974 - 1987. Decoding gives you the manufacturer (from the first three characters), the model year (10th character) and the country of manufacture. The plant is included if the code carries it.

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners are not encoded in a VIN. They are found in a paid vehicle history report, not in the decoder result. Count the characters on the car Ford Capri: a VIN has exactly 17 and never contains I, O or Q. Then check that the 10th character matches the stated model year.

Ford Capri versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Ford Capri II (GECP)1974 - 1977-54 - 138 hp
Ford Capri III (GECP)1978 - 1987-73 - 160 hp

What the VIN reveals about a Ford Capri

  • The manufacturer and brand (Ford)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Ford Capri

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Ford Capri VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Ford Capri built?

Our data lists model years 1974 - 1987 across 2 versions of the Ford Capri. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

How many versions of the Ford Capri are in your data?

2 versions, with power up to 160 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Ford Capri?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

What information about the model Ford Capri is not included in the free decoding?

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners. The free result is limited to what the VIN itself carries, which is the manufacturer, model year, country and, where coded, the plant.

Can I decode a VIN of the model Ford Capri without an account?

Yes. The decoder is free and open to everyone, so no account, login or registration is required.