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GBW 881S

1977 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,855 mi
Last recorded35,855 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 881S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 35,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 35,741 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 35,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,637 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,955 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 34,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,682 miles

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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GBW 881S is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 GBW 881S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GBW 881S?

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What year was GBW 881S registered?

GBW 881S is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 October 1977.

Is GBW 881S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 881S shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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