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VAW 327S

1978 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,774 mi
Last recorded63,774 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 327S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 63,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 63,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,663 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing below headlight (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 61,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing below headlight (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,721 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,171 miles

(1) Brake fluid level close to min.

(7) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,424 miles

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

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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VAW 327S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VAW 327S, 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 VAW 327S registered?

VAW 327S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VAW 327S safe to buy?

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