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REW 641X

1981 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,317 mi
Last recorded21,317 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREW 641X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,317 miles

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 21,313 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension components, underbody/floor and outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2023 21,287 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Offside floor to inner sill corroded

Offside rear chassis rail/front spring mount corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 21,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,268 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,147 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 20,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill/floor rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2019 20,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill/floor rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 16,627 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 16,627 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,581 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,875 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM JOINT (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,825 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,878 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,420 miles

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

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

center exh mount rubber split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 6,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 6,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,679 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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REW 641X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 REW 641X, 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.

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What year was REW 641X registered?

REW 641X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is REW 641X safe to buy?

The MOT history for REW 641X shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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