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UJE 323S

1978 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236 mi
Last recorded236 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 323S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis very poorly welded in transmission tunnel

Fail 31 Oct 2014 228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis very poorly welded in transmission tunnel

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,468 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,957 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,042 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 28,029 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,612 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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UJE 323S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJE 323S, 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 UJE 323S registered?

UJE 323S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is UJE 323S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJE 323S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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