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YUU 347T

1978 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,887 mi
Last recorded63,887 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUU 347T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,887 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 56,470 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,860 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,859 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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YUU 347T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YUU 347T, 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.

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What year was YUU 347T registered?

YUU 347T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is YUU 347T safe to buy?

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