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SDE 80S

1978 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,679 mi
Last recorded31,679 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDE 80S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 31,679 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,316 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,501 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,493 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,387 miles

Upper steering uj

Front u/j on propshaft

Inner bush n/s/f lower wishbone

Rear trailing arm void bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,308 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 20,135 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 18,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,756 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,796 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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