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YGJ 634W

1981 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 634W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,141 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 98,138 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 98,018 miles

Nearside and offside lower rear wing closing panels corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,928 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion middle floor to sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill/wing corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,831 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,451 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 97,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 96,581 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear seats missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,288 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface cracks on offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2007 95,147 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre surface cracks on sidewall.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 91,339 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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YGJ 634W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 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 YGJ 634W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YGJ 634W registered?

YGJ 634W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 April 1981.

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