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YRO 800X

1981 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRO 800X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 24,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 24,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,134 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 24,134 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,740 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both sills slightly corroded on parts that can be seen due to body kit fitted

washers are working correctly but bottle has a leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,798 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 20,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YRO 800X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRO 800X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRO 800X registered?

YRO 800X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 December 1981.

Is YRO 800X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRO 800X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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