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NWJ 128D

1989 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 128D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 96,741 miles

nearside rear brakes slightly binding felt by hand

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 96,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear brakes slightly binding felt by hand

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 93,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,524 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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NWJ 128D is a 1989 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWJ 128D, 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 37 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NWJ 128D registered?

NWJ 128D is a 1989 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is NWJ 128D safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWJ 128D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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