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A79 YAX

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,999 mi
Last recorded23,999 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 YAX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2007 23,999 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,956 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 21,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 19,059 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 19,059 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 18,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rust holes under near side front wing out side testable area surface corrosion by n/s anti roll mountung

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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A79 YAX is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A79 YAX, 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 A79 YAX registered?

A79 YAX is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 May 1984.

Is A79 YAX safe to buy?

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