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DRV 115W

1981 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,807 mi
Last recorded19,807 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRV 115W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 19,807 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 19,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,461 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 17,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,496 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 14,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 12,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DRV 115W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DRV 115W, 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.

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What year was DRV 115W registered?

DRV 115W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 February 1981.

Is DRV 115W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRV 115W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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