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YVS 430

1963 Ford Capri

Turquoise Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1963 Ford Capri51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 430
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1963
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,584 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 97,954 miles

extensive welded repaires in several places in boot and undeside and heavily undersealed

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 97,912 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

extensive welded repaires in several places in boot and undeside and heavily undersealed

front brake discs pitted and corroded

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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YVS 430 is a 1963 Ford Capri in Turquoise with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 51,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVS 430, 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 63 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVS 430 registered?

YVS 430 is a 1963 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 April 1963.

Is YVS 430 safe to buy?

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