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YJE 76T

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,112 mi
Last recorded31,112 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJE 76T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,112 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,561 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 27,396 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

movement in offside and nearside front seat backs

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,438 miles

Front cross member area corroding.

Light corrosion in places.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing getting noisey.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 22,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front cross member area corroding.

Light corrosion in places.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing getting noisey.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS mirror cracked

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

various areas of corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Apr 2015 22,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS mirror cracked

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

various areas of corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,575 miles

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

NSF wheel bearing slight play

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

osf door pillar corroded

wiper blades smear

Fail 3 Dec 2013 21,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

OSF inner wheelarch, chassis and sill holed through corrosion,areas appear to be outwith the prescribed areas but should be repaired

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

blades smearing

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,178 miles

both front inner wings corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 21,178 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,969 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 20,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 20,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 20,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,387 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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YJE 76T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 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 YJE 76T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJE 76T registered?

YJE 76T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is YJE 76T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJE 76T shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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