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WYE 169S

1978 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,460 mi
Last recorded9,460 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYE 169S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 9,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 6,515 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 6,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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WYE 169S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 WYE 169S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYE 169S?

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What year was WYE 169S registered?

WYE 169S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is WYE 169S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYE 169S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYE 169S have outstanding finance?

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