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CGO 766X

1981 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,622 mi
Last recorded14,622 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGO 766X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 14,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,408 miles

All suspension rubbers slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2019 12,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,888 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 12,888 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,912 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to inner wheel arches front

Pass 4 Nov 2011 9,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 9,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 5,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 3,303 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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CGO 766X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 CGO 766X, 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 45 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 CGO 766X registered?

CGO 766X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 November 1981.

Is CGO 766X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGO 766X shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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