MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
under body showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
al rear supension bushes have gone soft
engine oil leaks
o/s/f and n/s/f chasis legs have been repaired
o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills have been repaired and undersealed
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
all rear suspension bushes have gone soft
engine oil leaks
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs have been repaired
o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills have been repaired and undersealed
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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DLX 784T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DLX 784T, 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 DLX 784T registered?
DLX 784T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 January 1979.
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