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DCF 599V

1979 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,717 mi
Last recorded87,717 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCF 599V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 84,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 84,646 miles

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?

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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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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