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245 RRT

1983 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,491 mi
Last recorded10,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 RRT
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 10,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 10,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 10,409 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 10,409 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,349 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 10,346 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 10,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

temp repair to center exhaust

Pass 21 May 2010 9,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2010 9,085 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 8,679 miles

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.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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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.

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