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DLE 667T

1979 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,656 mi
Last recorded88,656 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 667T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 88,656 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 88,656 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,662 miles

some body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,350 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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DLE 667T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DLE 667T, 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 DLE 667T registered?

DLE 667T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 January 1979.

Is DLE 667T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLE 667T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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