MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
fuel pipe at fuel pump perished
fuel pipe at offside rear chafed on rear wheel
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
fuel pipe at fuel pump perished
fuel pipe at offside rear chafed on rear wheel
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EAY 399T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 EAY 399T, 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 EAY 399T registered?
EAY 399T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 June 1979.
Is EAY 399T safe to buy?
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