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WYJ 788S

1978 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,451 mi
Last recorded52,451 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYJ 788S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,212 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,137 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,191 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,419 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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WYJ 788S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WYJ 788S, 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

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What year was WYJ 788S registered?

WYJ 788S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 May 1978.

Is WYJ 788S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYJ 788S shows 8 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 WYJ 788S have outstanding finance?

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