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AMD 29T

1979 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,843 mi
Last recorded83,843 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMD 29T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,843 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 83,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 83,571 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 83,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,894 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front seat belt has light fluffing on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front seat belt has light fluffing on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,220 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 67,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AMD 29T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 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 AMD 29T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AMD 29T registered?

AMD 29T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 May 1979.

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