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EGC 14X

1981 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 14X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 80,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,692 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,451 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,394 miles

propshaft doughnut deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

propshaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,679 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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EGC 14X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EGC 14X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGC 14X registered?

EGC 14X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 December 1981.

Is EGC 14X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGC 14X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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