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HOE 400W

1981 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,034 mi
Last recorded49,034 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOE 400W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2011
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,070 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,154 miles

F/N/S brake binding slightly

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2007 45,130 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

F/N/S brake binding slightly

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2006 44,143 miles

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

R/O/S R/N/S tyre walls cracking

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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HOE 400W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HOE 400W, 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 45 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 HOE 400W registered?

HOE 400W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is HOE 400W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOE 400W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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