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JYX 467W

1981 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

15,878 mi
Last recorded15,878 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYX 467W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 15,878 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 15,867 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard lights not working - Switch stuck?

Nearside headlight aim at minimum limit

Pass 26 Aug 2022 15,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,333 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 15,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 14,913 miles

Offside Front wing to floor corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 14,893 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing to floor corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,495 miles

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

Offside door mount corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 14,476 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside door mount corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing but no sharp edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,559 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,136 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 13,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,501 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 12,488 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 12,163 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 12,163 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,005 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,799 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,580 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 11,580 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front inner wing corroded at front

Fail 16 Aug 2007 10,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner wing corroded at front

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,452 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 8,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 6,817 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 6,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside outer headlamp lens cracked

slight play in steering rack

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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JYX 467W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 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 JYX 467W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JYX 467W registered?

JYX 467W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 July 1981.

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