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YTE 340V

1979 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 340V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 63,179 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance behind rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in front of seat mounts (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirrod (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper end cap (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance behind rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' windscreen dirty - restricting view (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area around front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine smoking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box - around tail pipe mount (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (7.1.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded but out of a load bearing area

offside front tyre splitting badly in between tread and sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,924 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

a lot of corrosion around suspension and steering under side

nearside and offside rear wheel nut look incorrect type 2 on each wheel

nearside front wing not secured at lower part also hole in scuttle panel due to corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 122,680 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear fog light not working this is a failure item

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,272 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

offside rear wheel brake binding

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,104 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,175 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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YTE 340V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YTE 340V, 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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YTE 340V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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