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4934 PE

1979 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,167 mi
Last recorded13,167 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4934 PE
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 13,167 miles

Front indicator lenses repaired with tape

Nearside front brake slightly tight

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust supported with wire

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2012 13,098 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2011 12,961 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 12,872 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 12,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,684 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 12,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,542 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 12,542 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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4934 PE is a 1979 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 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 Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4934 PE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4934 PE registered?

4934 PE is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is 4934 PE safe to buy?

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