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URC 775X

1981 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,928 mi
Last recorded84,928 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURC 775X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Front Anti-roll Bar Bushes Worn And Perished

Offside Front Steering Joint Has Play

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded - Has Slight Blow

Underside Undersilled

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,856 miles

Offside Front steering joint have play

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perished

front ant roll bar drop link bush perished

rear exhaust box corroding slight blow

underside undersilled

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,626 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 84,626 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 83,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,876 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 83,831 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 83,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,290 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,549 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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URC 775X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 URC 775X, 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

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What year was URC 775X registered?

URC 775X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is URC 775X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URC 775X shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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