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CRK 231T

1979 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,822 mi
Last recorded41,822 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRK 231T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 41,822 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 41,184 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 40,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,029 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front brake pipe support corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,490 miles

Fuel tank corroded

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

Surface corrosion to various structural and non structural areas of the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,016 miles

Surface corrosion to various structural and non structural components

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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CRK 231T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CRK 231T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRK 231T?

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What year was CRK 231T registered?

CRK 231T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is CRK 231T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRK 231T shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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