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WNO 578W

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,556 mi
Last recorded58,556 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNO 578W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,094 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,911 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,729 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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WNO 578W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNO 578W, 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 WNO 578W registered?

WNO 578W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is WNO 578W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNO 578W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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