MOT Status
Mileage
98,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from the servo (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Statutory seat belt missing both front (5.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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E546 BTT is a 1988 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1988 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 23,516 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 E546 BTT, 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 38 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E546 BTT is a 1988 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 June 1988.
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