MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking poss hydraulic wheel cylinder failure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
all tyres are perished
under vehicle corroded but not excessive
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all tyres are perished
under vehicle corroded but not excessive
Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YYC 468X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 YYC 468X, 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.
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What year was YYC 468X registered?
YYC 468X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 August 1981.
Is YYC 468X safe to buy?
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