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DAB 442W

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,026 mi
Last recorded67,026 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 442W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,026 miles

repair to o/s/r inner arch

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,998 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,996 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,302 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 62,198 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 62,178 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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DAB 442W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DAB 442W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAB 442W registered?

DAB 442W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is DAB 442W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAB 442W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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