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WLB 724X

1981 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,590 mi
Last recorded2,590 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLB 724X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 2,590 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 1,445 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 866 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 847 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside the wheel arch, two areas corroded one section at the top and one at the bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength One the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength One the seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on tops of front inner wings

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

Slight corrosion on both rear sills

Fail 5 May 2020 684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on tops of front inner wings

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on both rear sills

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2010 651 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING , CALIPER IS OLD ?

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 651 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING , CALIPER IS OLD ?

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 373 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 372 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 325 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 213 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 May 2006 213 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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WLB 724X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLB 724X, 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 WLB 724X registered?

WLB 724X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is WLB 724X safe to buy?

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