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EGF 456B

1998 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 456B
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 91,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 91,491 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,484 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 91,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 91,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 91,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 91,444 miles

advise all tyres starting to detorate

Fail 14 Aug 2006 91,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all tyres starting to deterate

advise offside front floor pan has hole in.advise n/s/f jacking point corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

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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EGF 456B is a 1998 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EGF 456B, 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 28 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGF 456B?

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What year was EGF 456B registered?

EGF 456B is a 1998 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is EGF 456B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 456B 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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