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YVH 888V

1979 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,834 mi
Last recorded6,834 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVH 888V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 6,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 6,671 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 6,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 6,605 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 6,604 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 6,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 6,484 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2015 6,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 4,485 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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YVH 888V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVH 888V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVH 888V registered?

YVH 888V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 December 1979.

Is YVH 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVH 888V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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