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CFR 408V

1980 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,966 mi
Last recorded30,966 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 408V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 30,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 30,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,958 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 25,139 miles

Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,081 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 20,008 miles

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

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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CFR 408V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,294cc 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 CFR 408V, 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 CFR 408V registered?

CFR 408V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is CFR 408V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFR 408V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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