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656 WYD

1978 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,765 mi
Last recorded85,765 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 WYD
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play bush on steering box arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 85,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play bush on steering box arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,674 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,022 miles

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

brake pipes coverd in under seal

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,462 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 834,469 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 834,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,856 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 82,762 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 82,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 81,894 miles

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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656 WYD is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 656 WYD, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 656 WYD registered?

656 WYD is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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