CarVerify

Free Car Check

BRX 599T

1979 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,197 mi
Last recorded64,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 599T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jan 2019 63,996 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Nearside & Offside Rear tyres worn & perished

Nearside & Offside Rear void bushes

Offside outer sill rusty

Play in rack

Screw in Offside Rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2018 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brakes out of balance

nearside and offside rear void bushes starting top split

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre perished and worn low

play in rack

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,933 miles

nearside and offside rear lower axle void bushes split and worn

nearside rear tyre perished and tread worn low

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 11 Dec 2017 63,922 miles

Nearside rear brake binding unable to test rear bearings (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding unable to test rear wheel bearings (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside rear lower axle void bushes split and worn

nearside rear tyre perished and tread worn low

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s rear lower trailing arm bushes perished

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,477 miles

battery clamp starting to become insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,044 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear low outside edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,032 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear low outside edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,569 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,684 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 54,670 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,754 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 52,743 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,131 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
Full Ford Cortina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BRX 599T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BRX 599T, 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

How do I check the history of BRX 599T?

You can check the full history of BRX 599T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BRX 599T registered?

BRX 599T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is BRX 599T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 599T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRX 599T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BRX 599T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.