MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
chassis undersealed
offside front tyre side wall cracked but not exposing chords
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q304OTL is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 Q304OTL, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q304OTL registered?
Q304OTL is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1984.
Is Q304OTL safe to buy?
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