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CHR 47V

1980 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,414 mi
Last recorded39,414 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHR 47V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 39,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,900 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,955 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 34,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,954 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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CHR 47V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CHR 47V, 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 CHR 47V registered?

CHR 47V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 March 1980.

Is CHR 47V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHR 47V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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