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CYY 171G

1987 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,686 mi
Last recorded10,686 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Cortina52,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 171G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 10,686 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 10,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 10,686 miles

nearside rear spare wheel carrier is corroded

offside rear boot floor is corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 10,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear spare wheel carrier is corroded

offside rear boot floor is corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 10,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 May 2013 10,686 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 10,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape and perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

underside heavily coated in underseal and unable to see previous repairs

Fail 14 May 2011 10,466 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape and perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

underside heavily coated in underseal and unable to see previous repairs

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CYY 171G is a 1987 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 CYY 171G, 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 39 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CYY 171G registered?

CYY 171G is a 1987 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is CYY 171G safe to buy?

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