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UTG 511S

1978 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,326 mi
Last recorded28,326 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTG 511S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,326 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 28,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,318 miles

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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UTG 511S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTG 511S, 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 UTG 511S registered?

UTG 511S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UTG 511S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTG 511S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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