MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
noise through steering colum when turning lock to lock
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure inner wing and clip not fitted properly (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle needs adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail at axle (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
noise through steering colum when turning lock to lock
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CXN 813L is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 CXN 813L, 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 CXN 813L registered?
CXN 813L is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is CXN 813L safe to buy?
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