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Q275CPF

1987 Ford Cortina

Cream Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,649 mi
Last recorded48,649 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Cortina52,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ275CPF
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear handbrake cables fouling rear coil springs

exhaust is hanging too low

Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,643 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear handbrake cables fouling rear coil springs

exhaust is hanging too low

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,455 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Q275CPF is a 1987 Ford Cortina in Cream with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 Q275CPF, 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 39 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q275CPF registered?

Q275CPF is a 1987 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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