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VWY 399X

1981 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWY 399X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 92,891 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 92,891 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 91,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,192 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,069 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside front lower shock bush

rear inner valance corroded but not within prescribed area

steering rack mounts have slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear inner valance corroded but not within a prescribed area

Steering rack mounts have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,908 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 86,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 85,170 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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VWY 399X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VWY 399X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWY 399X registered?

VWY 399X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 September 1981.

Is VWY 399X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWY 399X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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