MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
Front Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked exposing cords. (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator not working Both. (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
Front Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPU 179W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VPU 179W, 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 VPU 179W registered?
VPU 179W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 April 1981.
Is VPU 179W safe to buy?
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