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XNO 716X

1981 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,672 mi
Last recorded70,672 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNO 716X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,672 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 70,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,064 miles

bad oil leak at engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,191 miles

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,701 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,140 miles

Corrosion on NSF inner wing but not in 30cm of a prescribed area and will not effect steering or braking

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No reverse light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in OSF steering rack arm

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,914 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,684 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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XNO 716X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XNO 716X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XNO 716X registered?

XNO 716X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is XNO 716X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNO 716X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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