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DGK 786X

1981 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,679 mi
Last recorded64,679 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 786X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,679 miles

nearside rear seat does not pull out doesn't come into test due to year of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2019 64,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light comes on when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light comes on when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

nearside rear seat does not pull out doesn't come into test due to year of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,427 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 64,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,682 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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DGK 786X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DGK 786X, 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 DGK 786X registered?

DGK 786X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 December 1981.

Is DGK 786X safe to buy?

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