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XUJ 494T

1978 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,310 mi
Last recorded17,310 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 494T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 17,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,240 miles

near side front tyre cracking

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

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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XUJ 494T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XUJ 494T, 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 XUJ 494T registered?

XUJ 494T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XUJ 494T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUJ 494T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XUJ 494T have outstanding finance?

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