MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,491 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire clip loose (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery insecure
temp repair to center exhaust
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in steering box
Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in steering box
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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245 RRT is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 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 245 RRT, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 245 RRT registered?
245 RRT is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 August 1983.
Is 245 RRT safe to buy?
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