MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil over filled.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake balance only just in limits.
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cam cover insecure
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBT 486S is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 FBT 486S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FBT 486S registered?
FBT 486S is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1977.
Is FBT 486S safe to buy?
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