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AJW 166M

1986 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,455 mi
Last recorded98,455 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Cortina33,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 166M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,455 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 97,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 96,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 95,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 94,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 92,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 91,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 79,800 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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AJW 166M is a 1986 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,926 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 AJW 166M, 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 40 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJW 166M registered?

AJW 166M is a 1986 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is AJW 166M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJW 166M shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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