MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust blowing
main beam warning light not working
n/s front and rear inner wings corroded and holed
n/s rear axle seal weeping
steering rack worn
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
main beam warning light
n/s front and rear inner wings corroded and holed
n/s/r axle seal leaking
steering rack worn
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front floor pan area/ inner sill and inner panels corroded.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan area/ inner sill and inner panels corroded.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan have been repaired.not the best. structural integrity ok
n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front floor pan area/ inner sill and inner panels corroded.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan area/ inner sill and inner panels corroded.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan have been repaired.not the best. structural integrity ok
n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
rear fog lamp bracket broken, held on via cable tie.
CLUTCH STIFF
FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY WEAK BUT NOT TO EXCESS
OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR CORROED BUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OFF A PRESCRIDE AREA
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion A post
Offside Front body has slight corrosion Floor.
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion A post
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front body has slight corrosion floor
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion A post. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front floor starting to rust
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front floor starting to rust
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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VBJ 898X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VBJ 898X, 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.
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What year was VBJ 898X registered?
VBJ 898X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 November 1981.
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