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YCE 179L

1973 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,493 mi
Last recorded22,493 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCE 179L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 22,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 22,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,230 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 22,230 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 21,810 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 21,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 20,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,172 miles

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

n/s/front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,330 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 17,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,534 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,471 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s/f tyre perished

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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YCE 179L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 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 YCE 179L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YCE 179L?

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What year was YCE 179L registered?

YCE 179L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is YCE 179L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCE 179L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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