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CJN 188T

1978 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,514 mi
Last recorded37,514 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJN 188T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,514 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame to body mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside and patch/welds due to under body protection applied.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 37,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @ 7% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub frame to body mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,536 miles

oil leak ?

signs of corrosion both n/s and o/s front box section on vehicle underside.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 36,517 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (5.2.6)

oil leak ?

signs of corrosion both n/s and o/s front box section on vehicle underside.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,902 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,771 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres light perished cracks

Fail 22 Nov 2010 18,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres light perished cracks

Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,591 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 13,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,273 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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CJN 188T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 CJN 188T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CJN 188T registered?

CJN 188T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 September 1978.

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