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HAH 358T

1978 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 358T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2022

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,355 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,450 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended warn (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended warn (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended warn (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended warn (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HAH 358T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 HAH 358T, 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 48 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 HAH 358T registered?

HAH 358T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is HAH 358T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAH 358T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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