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YYA 500X

1981 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,644 mi
Last recorded89,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 500X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 89,644 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 89,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 89,248 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,894 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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YYA 500X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YYA 500X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YYA 500X?

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What year was YYA 500X registered?

YYA 500X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is YYA 500X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYA 500X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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