MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In N/S And O/S Ends Of Steering Rack.
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
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.
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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.
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What year was VYJ 389M registered?
VYJ 389M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 April 1974.
Is VYJ 389M safe to buy?
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