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WPU 9W

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,674 mi
Last recorded14,674 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 9W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 14,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 14,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 14,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 13,951 miles

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly.

Fail 17 May 2016 13,951 miles

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly.

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 May 2015 13,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,592 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 12,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2012 12,379 miles

both front wings are corroded and holed at botoms

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,041 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 10,463 miles

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

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

footbrake has slight travel

slight play in all void bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,463 miles

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

footbrake has slight travel

slight play in all void bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,416 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 10,416 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 10,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

offside front shock absorber damp

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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WPU 9W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WPU 9W, 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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WPU 9W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 May 1981.

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