MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise both front inner wing panels with slight surface rust at time of test
advise slight over-fueling at time of test ( advise carb set up required for fine tuning )
advise slight play in both front track-rod ends at time of test
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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DCF 599V is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DCF 599V, 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.
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What year was DCF 599V registered?
DCF 599V is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 October 1979.
Is DCF 599V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DCF 599V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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