1981 Ford Cortina 1.6L Petrol · VBJ 898X
1981 Ford Cortina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1981. Recorded mileage 87,726 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD CORTINA
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1593cc
VBJ 898X Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 87,726 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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VBJ 898X Mileage History
- 07/11/202287,607 mi
- 14/11/202287,607 mi
- 22/11/202387,721 mi+114 mi
- 21/12/202387,726 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VBJ 898X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Cortina (VBJ 898X) between November 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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