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YFK 99S

1978 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,888 mi
Last recorded47,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFK 99S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,888 miles

front suspension turrets corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,887 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension turrets corroding

Pass 26 May 2012 46,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,050 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 42,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,378 miles

offside front floor area corroded, outside perscribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,758 miles

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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YFK 99S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YFK 99S, 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

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What year was YFK 99S registered?

YFK 99S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is YFK 99S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFK 99S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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