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VYJ 389M

1974 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 389M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 75,222 miles

Under vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,445 miles

Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In N/S And O/S Ends Of Steering Rack.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 66,445 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,902 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In Steering Rack. †Front Number Plate Cracked.

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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VYJ 389M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Green with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 VYJ 389M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYJ 389M registered?

VYJ 389M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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The MOT history for VYJ 389M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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