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CMY 526T

1979 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,314 mi
Last recorded97,314 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMY 526T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 97,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,050 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower steering rubber colume coupling deteriorating

surface corrosion to rear inner boot

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,287 miles

the outer sills are rusty

underside of the vehicle is rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,956 miles

engine oil leak

rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,551 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 75,551 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,200 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 73,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 71,049 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 71,049 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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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CMY 526T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CMY 526T, 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 CMY 526T registered?

CMY 526T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is CMY 526T safe to buy?

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