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EUU 528V

1980 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,548 mi
Last recorded62,548 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUU 528V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 62,548 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 May 2019 61,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,652 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,495 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

fuel pipe under the vehicle need to be form the steel

Pass 22 May 2012 53,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2012 53,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 52,792 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,743 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 51,736 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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EUU 528V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,978 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 EUU 528V, 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 46 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 EUU 528V registered?

EUU 528V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 January 1980.

Is EUU 528V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUU 528V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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