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YLD 201S

1978 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,609 mi
Last recorded28,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLD 201S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,582 miles

exhaust rear box poor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 27,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 27,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YLD 201S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLD 201S, 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 YLD 201S registered?

YLD 201S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is YLD 201S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLD 201S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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