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YYD 530S

1978 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,751 mi
Last recorded71,751 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Capri53,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYD 530S
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 70,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,122 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r fog light bulb not working at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2014 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r fog light bulb not working at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 627,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 627,489 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

bootlid slight corrosion

n/s/r body wing slight corrosion

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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YYD 530S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YYD 530S, 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.

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What year was YYD 530S registered?

YYD 530S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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