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EYA 169X

1981 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,296 mi
Last recorded79,296 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYA 169X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 78,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,179 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 76,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,692 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,989 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 21,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,886 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 19,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EYA 169X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EYA 169X, 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.

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What year was EYA 169X registered?

EYA 169X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is EYA 169X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYA 169X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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