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YCE 420

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,131 mi
Last recorded15,131 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCE 420
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 15,131 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flange cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 14,974 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 14,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 14,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,753 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 14,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,640 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,251 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,230 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,842 miles

slight judder front brakes

Fail 15 Mar 2012 13,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight judder front brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,067 miles

slight corrosion to rear cross member to offside rear chassis outside any prescribled area !!

slight tyre wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2010 12,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to rear cross member to offside rear chassis outside any prescribled area !!

slight tyre wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,729 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 10,700 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 420 is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1984 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 420, 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 42 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YCE 420 registered?

YCE 420 is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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