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YEV 999S

1978 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,858 mi
Last recorded68,858 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEV 999S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 68,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,676 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 66,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,408 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 66,407 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion all over underside of vehicle †welding repairs have been carried out to underside †Play in top steering column bush †Rear seat belts have been removed †Exhaust knocking †Play in steering rack

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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YEV 999S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,846 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 YEV 999S, 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 48 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 YEV 999S?

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What year was YEV 999S registered?

YEV 999S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is YEV 999S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEV 999S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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