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YNJ 368Y

1983 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,706 mi
Last recorded86,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 368Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 86,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from manifold to downpipe join

Pass 1 May 2021 86,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 86,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake ferrule corroding

Offside Front brake ferrule corroding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no rear seats fitted

three point harasses fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no rear seats fitted

three point harnses fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no rear seats fitted

three point harnses fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,680 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 81,801 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,455 miles

Hand brake just within limits

N/S/F seat not fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion by N/S head light

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,200 miles

o/s sill starting to corrode at rear edge

Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s sill starting to corrode at rear edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,128 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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YNJ 368Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 YNJ 368Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YNJ 368Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 May 1983.

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