MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyres perishing
both rear top axle void bushes deterioating
minor chip in windscreen zone b
nail in n/s rear tyre
rear coil springs very rusty
rear x axle metal brake pipe rusty
several plates welded under body under seal in places
slight damage o/s rear light lense
slight play in lower steering column uj
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
all four tyres perishing
both rear top axle void bushes deterioating
minor chip in windscreen zone b
nail in n/s rear tyre
rear coil springs very rusty
rear x axle metal brake pipe rusty
several plates welded under body under seal in places
slight damage o/s rear light lense
slight play in lower steering column uj
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear axle bushs splitting / front lower crossmember corroded / play to steering rack
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear axle bushs splitting / front lower crossmember corroded / play to steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to front and rear valance
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARH 208X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ARH 208X, 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 ARH 208X registered?
ARH 208X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 March 1982.
Is ARH 208X safe to buy?
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