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WVO 337G

1987 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,805 mi
Last recorded3,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Cortina52,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 337G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,805 miles

vehicle underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 24 May 2016 3,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 3,805 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 May 2014 38,053 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 38,053 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2011 3,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 3,530 miles

o/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 29 Apr 2009 1,858 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

steering box leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,858 miles

steering box leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2008 99,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 97,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 95,287 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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WVO 337G is a 1987 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 WVO 337G, 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 39 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 WVO 337G registered?

WVO 337G is a 1987 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is WVO 337G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 337G shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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