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STU 6R

1981 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,393 mi
Last recorded20,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 6R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 20,393 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 17,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 16,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 14,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 13,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 13,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,976 miles

both doors corroded

off side front wing corroded(inner and outer)

sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 10,451 miles

Both drivers and passenger doors corroding

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front inner wing corroded, but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside front wing corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2016 9,836 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Drivers door corroding

Offside front inner wing has corrosion, but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2016 9,831 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle keeps stalling (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Offside lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Drivers door corroding

Offside front inner wing has corrosion, but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 7,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 6,635 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 6,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,844 miles

corrosion on o/s/f wing

corrosion under bonnet

Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 5,312 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 4,323 miles

slight corrosion on off side wing

Pass 19 Jan 2008 3,470 miles

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

hand brake efficency slightly low on off side

slight corrosion on off side inner wing

slight play evident in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2006 1,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 1,252 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside track rod end gaiter split

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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STU 6R is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 STU 6R, 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 STU 6R registered?

STU 6R is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 June 1981.

Is STU 6R safe to buy?

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