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HVY 813S

1978 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,375 mi
Last recorded97,375 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVY 813S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 97,375 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

low os rear foot brake effort.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 93,850 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 93,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog light not working (not needed pre 1980)

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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HVY 813S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HVY 813S, 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

How do I check the history of HVY 813S?

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What year was HVY 813S registered?

HVY 813S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is HVY 813S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVY 813S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVY 813S have outstanding finance?

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