MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Upper steering uj
Front u/j on propshaft
Inner bush n/s/f lower wishbone
Rear trailing arm void bushes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front propshaft uj worn
n/s/r foot brake low
rear trailing arm bushes
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front flexi brake hose chaffed slightly
Play in steering column bushes
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front flexi brake hose chaffed slightly
Play in steering column bushes
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in top of steering column
Rear trailing arm bushes splitting
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in top of steering column
Rear trailing arm bushes splitting
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wipers starting to smear
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SDE 80S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 SDE 80S, 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.
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What year was SDE 80S registered?
SDE 80S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 March 1978.
Is SDE 80S safe to buy?
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