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ANO 313X

1981 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANO 313X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,982 miles

steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,978 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play near to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,977 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play near to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,468 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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ANO 313X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 ANO 313X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ANO 313X?

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What year was ANO 313X registered?

ANO 313X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 November 1981.

Is ANO 313X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANO 313X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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