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UYC 342W

1981 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,126 mi
Last recorded63,126 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYC 342W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 63,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 63,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 62,637 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,635 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes locked on (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine failure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

water leak near water pump

Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,031 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,671 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 61,670 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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UYC 342W is a 1981 Ford Capri in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UYC 342W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYC 342W registered?

UYC 342W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 January 1981.

Is UYC 342W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYC 342W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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