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FFL 800D

1986 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,966 mi
Last recorded33,966 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Cortina33,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 800D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 33,966 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 33,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 33,926 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 33,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from wheel hub/axle

Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,789 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 33,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,481 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 33,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,967 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,889 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,856 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,396 miles

Coolant leak

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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FFL 800D is a 1986 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,926 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 FFL 800D, 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 40 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FFL 800D registered?

FFL 800D is a 1986 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 October 1986.

Is FFL 800D safe to buy?

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