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UMC 466S

1978 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,833 mi
Last recorded28,833 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMC 466S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,833 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 91,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish and separate from bondings.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,427 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 89,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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UMC 466S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 UMC 466S, 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 UMC 466S registered?

UMC 466S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is UMC 466S safe to buy?

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