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AUF 165T

1979 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,876 mi
Last recorded36,876 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 165T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 35,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,524 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 31,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,366 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,326 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 25,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AUF 165T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AUF 165T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUF 165T registered?

AUF 165T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 February 1979.

Is AUF 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUF 165T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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