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PLS 652T

1978 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,469 mi
Last recorded94,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLS 652T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 93,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner sill.

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 93,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside washer jet is weak.

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 93,242 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,125 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre as wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,898 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise slight wear in diff to prop

advise slight wear in drivers seat

front lower part of wings slight corrotion

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,254 miles

advise slight surface rust on front wing areas

Fail 4 Jul 2009 92,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise slight surface rust on front wing areas

Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,686 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak rear axle to back plate(nearside)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 91,227 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on near side rear axle seal.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 90,657 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 90,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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PLS 652T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLS 652T, 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 PLS 652T registered?

PLS 652T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 September 1978.

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