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YVX 790S

1978 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,095 mi
Last recorded23,095 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVX 790S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,095 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 4 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2012 3 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox mounting bolts insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,618 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,596 miles

exhaust welded

Fail 7 Aug 2007 80,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YVX 790S is a 1978 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,846 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 YVX 790S, 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 48 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 YVX 790S registered?

YVX 790S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is YVX 790S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVX 790S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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