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JFR 869W

1981 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,900 mi
Last recorded77,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFR 869W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

STEERING RACK PART SEIZED

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,018 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,624 miles

underside of vehicle very dirty restricting underside inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,363 miles

all suspension bushes contaminated resulting in movement of suspension conponents

shock absorbers weak

slight inbalance front brakes

suspension springs front sagging a bowing

suspicious repairs ie filler? sealent? etc

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 76,225 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,833 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 75,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 72,998 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 72,998 miles

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

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

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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JFR 869W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 JFR 869W, 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 JFR 869W registered?

JFR 869W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 May 1981.

Is JFR 869W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFR 869W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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