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A161 LRJ

1984 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,390 mi
Last recorded55,390 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 LRJ
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 55,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 55,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 54,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,468 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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A161 LRJ is a 1984 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 A161 LRJ, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A161 LRJ registered?

A161 LRJ is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A161 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A161 LRJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A161 LRJ have outstanding finance?

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