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VOO 423W

1981 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,521 mi
Last recorded68,521 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOO 423W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 68,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 67,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,788 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 65,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,794 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,031 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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VOO 423W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOO 423W, 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 VOO 423W registered?

VOO 423W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is VOO 423W safe to buy?

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