MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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881 UYB is a 1963 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1963 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 51,608 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 881 UYB, 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 63 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 881 UYB registered?
881 UYB is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 July 1963.
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