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VAG 858W

1981 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,907 mi
Last recorded7,907 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 858W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,967 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 5,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 3,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VAG 858W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAG 858W, 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 VAG 858W registered?

VAG 858W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is VAG 858W safe to buy?

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