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YEL 305Y

1982 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,230 mi
Last recorded67,230 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 305Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 66,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil leak Rear gearbox seal at propshaft ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 61,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,153 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked calliper to flexy (3.6.B.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,829 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 58,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YEL 305Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,714 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 YEL 305Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEL 305Y registered?

YEL 305Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YEL 305Y safe to buy?

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