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AEM 355X

1981 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,983 mi
Last recorded61,983 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEM 355X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,983 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,983 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,410 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 61,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 61,075 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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AEM 355X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 AEM 355X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEM 355X?

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What year was AEM 355X registered?

AEM 355X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is AEM 355X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEM 355X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEM 355X have outstanding finance?

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