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APR 704Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPR 704Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,528 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front valance and n/s and o/s sill panels have been very poorly repaired also inner sills would recomend they be renewed and repaired properly.

o/s and n/s/f wings need fixing to front valance

Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front valance and n/s and o/s sill panels have been very poorly repaired also inner sills would recomend they be renewed and repaired properly.

o/s and n/s/f wings need fixing to front valance

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,539 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front valance insecure

some underbody repairs covered cannot inspect properly

Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front valance insecure

some underbody repairs covered cannot inspect properly

Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,571 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,175 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

slight play in steering rack innerjoint

Fail 24 May 2008 46,159 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering rack innerjoint

Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,646 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,643 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 43,564 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front inner archs corroded.

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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APR 704Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 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 APR 704Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APR 704Y registered?

APR 704Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is APR 704Y safe to buy?

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