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JCP 558S

1978 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,983 mi
Last recorded31,983 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCP 558S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 31,983 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 31,983 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,865 miles

coolant leak

Fail 19 Sep 2017 31,865 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,295 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 31,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 30,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,415 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 29,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,176 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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JCP 558S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JCP 558S, 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 JCP 558S registered?

JCP 558S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is JCP 558S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCP 558S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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