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YOJ 702T

1979 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,361 mi
Last recorded30,361 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOJ 702T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear wheel arches have corrosion and rearlower wings corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 29,022 miles

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Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,022 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,287 miles

engine oil very low †n/s/f tyre perished †corrosion to n/s/rand o/s/r bodywork †corrosion to f and r suspension/fuel tank/straps/lines

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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YOJ 702T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOJ 702T, 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 YOJ 702T registered?

YOJ 702T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is YOJ 702T safe to buy?

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