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COO 357X

1981 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,446 mi
Last recorded44,446 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 357X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,442 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 44,433 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,712 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 43,712 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,945 miles

corrosion starting in top of o/s/f inner wing

small corrosion hole n/s/f chassis rail.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 36,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

play in o/s and n/s steering rack drum stick ball joints

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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COO 357X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 COO 357X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was COO 357X registered?

COO 357X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 October 1981.

Is COO 357X safe to buy?

The MOT history for COO 357X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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