MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
binding to o/s/r brake
corrosion to fuel pipes
corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch
o/s washer needs adjusting
signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel aches
signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle
slight bind n/s rear wheel
surface corrosion to much of underside surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
Floor,chassis,sills,inner sills-corrosion and poorly welded patches.
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Play in steering rack
Slight imbalance on front brakes
Floor,chassis,sills,inner sills-corrosion and poorly welded patches.
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack
Slight imbalance on front brakes
Slight front brake imbalance
Slight play front hub/steering area
Visable corrosion,welded patches on sills,floor,chassis areas
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALY 331S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 ALY 331S, 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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What year was ALY 331S registered?
ALY 331S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 July 1978.
Is ALY 331S safe to buy?
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