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YAR 978X

1981 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,523 mi
Last recorded62,523 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAR 978X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 62,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,693 miles

front brake discs rusty

service brake needs some attentsion

Fail 26 Apr 2018 40,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

service brake needs some attentsion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 32,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 9,152 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,719 miles

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

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

slight perish to both front tyre sidewall.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 5,837 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 5,832 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 4,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YAR 978X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YAR 978X, 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 YAR 978X registered?

YAR 978X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is YAR 978X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAR 978X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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