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VVP 22T

1978 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,814 mi
Last recorded56,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVP 22T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,572 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 91,217 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in rear axle void bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,217 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in rear axle void bushes

Pass 26 May 2010 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 71,084 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VVP 22T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VVP 22T, 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 VVP 22T registered?

VVP 22T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VVP 22T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVP 22T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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