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BBE 49W

1980 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,203 mi
Last recorded14,203 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBE 49W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,651 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

components

Pass 12 May 2010 13,638 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 13,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 12,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,708 miles

1.Rear tyres wearing close to traed bars †2.Slight oil leak on engine †3.Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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BBE 49W is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,978 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 BBE 49W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BBE 49W is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is BBE 49W safe to buy?

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