MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes coverd in under seal
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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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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656 WYD is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1978.
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