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VBJ 898X

1981 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,726 mi
Last recorded87,726 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 898X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,726 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 87,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,607 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 87,607 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,395 miles

CLUTCH STIFF

FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY WEAK BUT NOT TO EXCESS

OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR CORROED BUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OFF A PRESCRIDE AREA

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,360 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,018 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 85,015 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,955 miles

Offside Front floor starting to rust

Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,953 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front floor starting to rust

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,819 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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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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