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EEL 986C

1989 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,176 mi
Last recorded99,176 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 986C
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,931 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r and n/s/r under wheel arch wings stsrtimng to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r inner wing corroding

oil leak from diff

Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r inner wing corroding

oil leak from diff

Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/r inner wing panel corroded

o/s/f upper mount slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/r inner wing panel corroded

o/s/f upper mount slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

n/s/r inner wing panel corroded

o/s /f wiper blade torn

rear spring mounting bushes starting to crack and perish

slight chips to windscreen

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,714 miles

nsr lower inner wing panel corroded and holed - not within prescribed areas

rear spring mountings starting to crack and perished

slight wear steering box

small split os wiper blade

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,427 miles

nsf inner wing bay corroded, but not within prescribed areas

slight blow front exhaust section

slight play steering box

Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,186 miles

front antiroll bar mountings starting to crack and perish

osf engine bay starting to corrode

slight blow exhaust downpipe

slight play osf bearing

slight play steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,087 miles

all doors corroding bottom edges

front valance corroding

nsr inner wing panel corroded, but not within prescribed areas

osf wing edge to valance corroding

slight play steering box

Fail 4 Jan 2008 97,087 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all doors corroding bottom edges

front valance corroding

nsr inner wing panel corroded, but not within prescribed areas

osf wing edge to valance corroding

slight play steering box

Pass 3 Jan 2007 96,892 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 96,614 miles

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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EEL 986C is a 1989 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EEL 986C, 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 37 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEL 986C registered?

EEL 986C is a 1989 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is EEL 986C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 986C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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