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FOL 414V

1980 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,876 mi
Last recorded86,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOL 414V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 80,415 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 80,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some corrosion to both rear inner sills and both front inner wing panels

Fail 28 Mar 2006 80,407 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some corrosion to both rear inner sills and both front inner wing panels

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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FOL 414V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FOL 414V, 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.

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What year was FOL 414V registered?

FOL 414V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 June 1980.

Is FOL 414V safe to buy?

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