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STV 881R

1977 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,894 mi
Last recorded18,894 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTV 881R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 18,894 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 18,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,646 miles

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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STV 881R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 STV 881R, 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 49 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 STV 881R registered?

STV 881R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is STV 881R safe to buy?

The MOT history for STV 881R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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