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VHX 758S

1978 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,235 mi
Last recorded66,235 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHX 758S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,409 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 65,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,333 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,254 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,052 miles

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

o/s/f caliper sticking slighty

Fail 17 Sep 2011 65,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,543 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,392 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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VHX 758S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHX 758S, 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 VHX 758S registered?

VHX 758S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is VHX 758S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHX 758S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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