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1980 Ford Cortina MkV 1.6L
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Ford Cortina MkV 1600 L is a late model with a 1.6L engine and four-speed manual transmission. It has low indicated mileage and is in wonderfully simple period motoring condition, but the cosmetics could use some improvement.

Condition
6
The car presents well but the cosmetics could be improved as pictured. There are some signs of use, but overall it is in solid condition.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
BABFAR451950
Chassis No:
Odometer:
49,774 miles
OAH490V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Late model 1.6L with scope to use and improve cosmetically; low indicated mileage; wonderfully simple period motoring Supplied new by Grantham Motors, London in March 1980, this MkV Ford Cortina comes to us in 1600 L spec and is finished in Sable Brown and sits on period correct 13” four-stud alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 1.6 litre four cylinder petrol engine driving the rear wheels via four-speed manual transmission.
Inside the cabin we find a beige cloth interior with matching carpets and contrasting brown dashboard and door cards.
The spec includes a heated rear screen, original radio/cassette unit, manual windows and mirrors.
The car shows 49,774 miles which cannot be warranted and presents well enough although the cosmetics could be improved as pictured.
The history file includes the V5C showing five former keepers (the 2 nd owner keeping the car from 1981 – 2016), one old MOT from 2021 at 49,377 miles and the original service book recording four his...
Points of note
£1,688
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,699
Median Price (Since 2020)
£17,040
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 12 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
49,377 miles
Registration Date
1980-03-20
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 13 2020 with 49,377 miles
Failed
On Aug 13 2020 with 49,377 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Aug 01 2019 with 48,338 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 10 2018 with 33,884 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner wing has corrosion
Failed
On Aug 10 2018 with 33,884 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner wing has corrosion
Passed
On Feb 25 2014 with 33,870 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Feb 26 2013 with 33,857 miles
Passed
On Feb 29 2012 with 33,850 miles
Failed
On Feb 24 2012 with 33,838 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Feb 25 2011 with 33,789 miles
Passed
On Oct 10 2009 with 33,727 miles
Passed
On Oct 18 2008 with 33,715 miles
Passed
On Oct 06 2007 with 33,510 miles
Passed
On Oct 14 2006 with 33,481 miles
Passed
On Oct 15 2005 with 33,391 miles


