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VWC 33W

1981 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,166 mi
Last recorded30,166 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 33W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 30,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 30,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,772 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 26,329 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,854 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2013 24,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,695 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,985 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 23,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,065 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 15,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,159 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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VWC 33W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWC 33W, 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 VWC 33W registered?

VWC 33W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is VWC 33W safe to buy?

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