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YVT 235Y

1982 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Capri54,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 235Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,197 miles

corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,677 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sill, both rear wheel arches, o/s rear wing and o/s door step all slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arch/wing area's

front panel corroded and holed

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arch/wing area's

front panel corroded and holed

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,840 miles

Battery insecure

n/s front inner wing corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Apr 2011 87,840 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

n/s front inner wing corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 84,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake ballance

Fail 26 Jun 2007 84,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

various suspension bushes cracking †o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

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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YVT 235Y is a 1982 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YVT 235Y, 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.

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What year was YVT 235Y registered?

YVT 235Y is a 1982 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is YVT 235Y safe to buy?

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