1981 Ford Cortina 1.6L Petrol · SRJ 781X
1981 Ford Cortina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1981. Recorded mileage 78,904 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD CORTINA
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1593cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SRJ 781X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 78,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SRJ 781X Mileage History
- 26/05/202378,199 mi
- 11/03/202478,497 mi+298 mi
- 11/03/202478,497 mi
- 05/03/202578,904 mi+407 mi
- 02/04/202578,904 mi
Average of roughly 380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SRJ 781X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Cortina (SRJ 781X) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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