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URT 345X

1981 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURT 345X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018
Pass 30 Sep 2015
Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,351 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,072 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 40,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,209 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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URT 345X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URT 345X, 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 URT 345X registered?

URT 345X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 October 1981.

Is URT 345X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URT 345X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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