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SGU 111X

1981 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,645 mi
Last recorded27,645 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGU 111X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,277 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,850 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 26,846 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure steering wheel insecure (2.1.6)

Centre exhaust rubber ring loose

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,349 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear side walls perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,666 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,489 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 23,352 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

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

Pass 30 May 2007 18,594 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,527 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,563 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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SGU 111X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SGU 111X, 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

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What year was SGU 111X registered?

SGU 111X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is SGU 111X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGU 111X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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