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ARK 180Y

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,213 mi
Last recorded96,213 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 180Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 96,213 miles

Offside Front floor panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 96,211 miles

slight damage to lower chassis rails

Fail 11 May 2018 96,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ball joint excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ball joint excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

slight damage to lower chassis rails

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,204 miles

Exhaust noisy

Headlamp masks fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 94,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 93,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,684 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

possible oil leak from the offside rear axle seal

Fail 11 Nov 2010 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

possible oil leak from the offside rear axle seal

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,342 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front inner wings corroded at bulkhead

Fail 4 Dec 2009 87,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside & nearside front inner wings corroded at bulkhead

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,460 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance, front pads low, slight leak on centre to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,868 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 82,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,570 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 78,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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ARK 180Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ARK 180Y, 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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ARK 180Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 August 1982.

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