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A201 YOH

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

32,649 mi
Last recorded32,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA201 YOH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 32,649 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 32,649 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and both rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2019 32,510 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Shackle Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Corrosion/Holed Area Both Front Inner Wing to Floor Pan Not Within Prescribed Area

General Corrosion Some Repaired and Painted Evident Throughout Vehicle Underside Consistent with Vehicle Age

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various Areas Throughout Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes been painted

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,166 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 32,127 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,920 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2007 31,915 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 31,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,860 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 31,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

floor corroded in non perscribed area

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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A201 YOH is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 A201 YOH, 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 42 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A201 YOH registered?

A201 YOH is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 June 1984.

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