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COB 550V

1979 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,365 mi
Last recorded12,365 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 550V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 12,365 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2018 12,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 11,008 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,714 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,959 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 9,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,860 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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COB 550V is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 COB 550V, 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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COB 550V is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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