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YOV 253T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,889 mi
Last recorded28,889 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOV 253T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,889 miles

slight age related corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,551 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,463 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 28,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust loose but still supported

Fail 9 Jun 2015 27,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust loose but still supported

Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 26,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,543 miles

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

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

n/side front wheel slighly binding

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 24,979 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,860 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,076 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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YOV 253T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YOV 253T, 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 YOV 253T registered?

YOV 253T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is YOV 253T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOV 253T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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