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AFE 137A

1984 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,579 mi
Last recorded26,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 137A
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 26,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,579 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 26,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 26,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f sterring idler slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,579 miles

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

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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AFE 137A is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,500cc 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 AFE 137A, 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 AFE 137A registered?

AFE 137A is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 June 1984.

Is AFE 137A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFE 137A 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.

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