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YTL 333X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,952 mi
Last recorded2,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTL 333X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brakes binding slightly

underside requires corrosion treatment

Fail 12 Jul 2011 2,952 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes binding slightly

underside requires corrosion treatment

Pass 1 Jul 2010 2,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 2,693 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2009 2,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 2,097 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 2,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 2,048 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YTL 333X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YTL 333X, 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.

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What year was YTL 333X registered?

YTL 333X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 September 1981.

Is YTL 333X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTL 333X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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