MOT Status
Mileage
40,169 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CHB179GP is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 CHB179GP, 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.
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What year was CHB179GP registered?
CHB179GP is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1979.
Is CHB179GP safe to buy?
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