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GTO 57V

1980 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,029 mi
Last recorded32,029 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Cortina50,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTO 57V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,029 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,011 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perrishing

both rear trailing arm bushes perrishing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,976 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2010 31,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leaks

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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GTO 57V is a 1980 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GTO 57V, 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 GTO 57V registered?

GTO 57V is a 1980 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 January 1980.

Is GTO 57V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTO 57V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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