MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper BALL JOINT DUST COVER RUBBER WORN.
Nearside Rear FOOT AND PARK BRAKE LOW.
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear hand brake low on effort 16%
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play on steering rack (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play on steering rack (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
one exhaust bracket broken
rear brake balance just met reqirements
Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Small amount of play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
rear shocker mounts showing signs of movement †brake slow to react
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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DLT 418T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 DLT 418T, 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 DLT 418T registered?
DLT 418T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1979.
Is DLT 418T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLT 418T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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