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CCP 359V

1980 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,603 mi
Last recorded15,603 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCP 359V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 15,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 13,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 10,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 9,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2015 9,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 8,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 7,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 6,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 2,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 215 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,124 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
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CCP 359V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CCP 359V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CCP 359V registered?

CCP 359V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 April 1980.

Is CCP 359V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCP 359V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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