MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed/rusty.
slight play in u.j joint at rear of propshaft
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed/rusty.
slight play in u.j joint at rear of propshaft
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise fuel tank dented but not leaking
advise scratch in windscreen but not affecting view
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise fuel tank dented but not leaking
advise scratch in windscreen but not affecting view
n/s/r door will not open from outside handle
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front floor corroded
offside gearbox mount corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PLO 80R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 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 PLO 80R, 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 50 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PLO 80R registered?
PLO 80R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 August 1976.
Is PLO 80R safe to buy?
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