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ULA 192X

1981 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 192X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 60,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,778 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 59,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,119 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 54,959 miles

nearside front inner wing repaired and nearside chassis leg repaired all appear ok

no rear seat belt requirement

offside and nearside rear upper wheel arches corroded not prescribed area

Fail 10 May 2012 54,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front inner wing repaired and nearside chassis leg repaired all appear ok

no rear seat belt requirement

offside and nearside rear upper wheel arches corroded not prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,305 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,270 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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ULA 192X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 ULA 192X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ULA 192X?

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What year was ULA 192X registered?

ULA 192X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is ULA 192X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 192X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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