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FNJ 369V

1980 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,270 mi
Last recorded13,270 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNJ 369V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 13,270 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside handbrake cable poorly fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 13,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside handbrake cable poorly fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 13,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

offside hand brake cable poorly fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,595 miles

coolant leak

offside handbrake cable poorly fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,885 miles

offside handbrake cable poorly fitted

slight coolant leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,257 miles

Coolant leak

battery and offside rear hand brake cable poorly fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 10,271 miles

batery poorly secured

hand brake cable poorly routed

Fail 25 Apr 2013 9,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 9,602 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 90,485 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 9,085 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 8,753 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 8,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tie bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2009 8,395 miles

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

front tie bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2008 8,190 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fan belt loose

handbrake cable o/s runs close to exhaust

rear brake hose close to propshaft

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 4 May 2007 7,898 miles

track control arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2006 7,601 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 7,590 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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FNJ 369V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNJ 369V, 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 FNJ 369V registered?

FNJ 369V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 January 1980.

Is FNJ 369V safe to buy?

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