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DGJ 696X

1981 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,040 mi
Last recorded51,040 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 696X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 51,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 51,024 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,530 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 50,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 49,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,431 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 48,431 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 47,412 miles

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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DGJ 696X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGJ 696X, 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

How do I check the history of DGJ 696X?

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What year was DGJ 696X registered?

DGJ 696X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 November 1981.

Is DGJ 696X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 696X shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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