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YYJ 801Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

23,457 mi
Last recorded23,457 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 801Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 23,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 20,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 19,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 15,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,759 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 14,759 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,565 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 13,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 12,285 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 12,281 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 10,246 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 10,246 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,249 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front floor pan slighty corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,592 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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YYJ 801Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 YYJ 801Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YYJ 801Y registered?

YYJ 801Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 June 1983.

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