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YVB 201V

1980 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,673 mi
Last recorded3,673 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVB 201V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 3,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 2,107 miles

fuel pipes poorly routed

general oil and fluid leaks

multi patch weld repairs to underside, covered with underseal

slight interference on rear lamps (EARTH?)

some rust on underside, may require attention soon.

top tint on screen

Fail 29 Mar 2014 2,080 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipes poorly routed

general oil and fluid leaks

multi patch weld repairs to underside, covered with underseal

slight interference on rear lamps (EARTH?)

some rust on underside, may require attention soon.

top tint on screen

Fail 3 Apr 2012 4,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 4,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 3,991 miles

n/s/f floor/ sill area holed but not within the prescribed area

Fail 19 Jan 2008 3,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f floor/ sill area holed but not within the prescribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2007 2,902 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 2,902 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

HEADLIGHT AIM ON LIMITS

MINOR HOLE IN NEARSIDE SILL(NOT IN A PRESRIBED AREA)

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEELS

Fail 29 Dec 2006 2,867 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F & O/S/F FOOT WELLS HAVE BEEN PATCHED NOT FULLY WELDED. SMALL HOLE N/S FLOOR SILL FLANGE.

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

o/s/f "A" PILLAR CORRODED & REPAIRED, THIN AT TOP

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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YVB 201V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,462 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 YVB 201V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVB 201V registered?

YVB 201V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 January 1980.

Is YVB 201V safe to buy?

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