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VRU 265S

1978 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,077 mi
Last recorded34,077 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 265S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 34,070 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,063 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 34,063 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,018 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,003 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2013 34,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,958 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

oil leak (sump corroded)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,958 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,854 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,383 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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VRU 265S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VRU 265S, 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.

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What year was VRU 265S registered?

VRU 265S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 February 1978.

Is VRU 265S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 265S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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