MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WYB 817W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 WYB 817W, 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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How do I check the history of WYB 817W?
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What year was WYB 817W registered?
WYB 817W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 May 1981.
Is WYB 817W safe to buy?
The MOT history for WYB 817W shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WYB 817W have outstanding finance?
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