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ARO 216X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,594 mi
Last recorded34,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 216X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 34,003 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 32,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear backing plate wet

Oil leak ()

battery loose

front engine mount/subframe bushes worn

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all perishing

nearside and offside rear inner sills excessive corrosion out of area

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,019 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush just passable (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 23,977 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush just passable (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 19,492 miles

Braking system leaking rear flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,350 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,342 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 18,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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ARO 216X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ARO 216X, 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 ARO 216X registered?

ARO 216X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 January 1982.

Is ARO 216X safe to buy?

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