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A81 YGM

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 YGM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,439 miles

Freeplay in steering

Fail 9 Jan 2026 79,439 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Freeplay in steering

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) getting bad will need repair soon ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel were inside rack will need work soon (2.3 (a) (i))

rust on back ends of sills

Fail 24 Apr 2023 78,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) getting bad will need repair soon ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel were inside rack will need work soon (2.3 (a) (i))

rust on back ends of sills

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,715 miles

nearside front tyre tread scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,807 miles

Numerous small chipps to screen

Offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,967 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Oil leak

Some play in steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2012 67,967 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Oil leak

Some play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,966 miles

front brake pad wear low

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

some play steering coloumn lower bush

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,038 miles

front brake pad wear getting low

some corrosion offside front floorpan

Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,038 miles

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

front brake pad wear getting low

some corrosion offside front floorpan

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,556 miles

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

No rear seat belts

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pads worn lower than offside

no rear seat belts fitted

rust on nearside floor pan around gearbox mount

rust on offside front floor pan

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,680 miles

both front brake pad wear getting low

both wipers slightly deteriorated

slight play steering coloumn lower bush

Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,622 miles

front brake pad waer getting low

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

slight movement steering rack coloumn

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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A81 YGM is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 A81 YGM, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A81 YGM registered?

A81 YGM is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 September 1983.

Is A81 YGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 YGM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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