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ALY 331S

1978 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,717 mi
Last recorded84,717 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 331S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,367 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 80,796 miles

slight bind n/s rear wheel

surface corrosion to much of underside surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 21 May 2009 80,269 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 80,269 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 79,742 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play front hub/steering area

Visable corrosion,welded patches on sills,floor,chassis areas

Pass 22 May 2007 79,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 78,299 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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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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