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YHF 365W

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHF 365W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,252 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped at join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill upper next to front leaf mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper near mcpherson strut see markings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill upper next to front leaf mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing upper near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing upper near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 89,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing upper near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing upper near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside wash jet not working

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion n.s.f and o.s.f inner door

Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion n.s.f and o.s.f inner door

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,675 miles

Nearside Rear slight splits outer side wall

propshaft centre bearing rubber split

slight corrosion at offside and nearside door top hinges

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear slight splits outer side wall

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

propshaft centre bearing rubber split

slight corrosion at offside and nearside door top hinges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,487 miles

Uj split slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,487 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering retaining device insecure On rack (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Uj split slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,033 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 690,057 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 690,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,997 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 67,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,834 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,856 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 66,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,676 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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YHF 365W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YHF 365W, 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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YHF 365W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 June 1981.

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