MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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))
oil leak ?
signs of corrosion both n/s and o/s front box section on vehicle underside.
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.
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
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
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.
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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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CJN 188T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 September 1978.
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