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ARU 547Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,183 mi
Last recorded68,183 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 547Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front subframe bushes slight play

o/s/f lens creack orange lens

rear diff slight oil leak

rear doors slight sticky when opening

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,893 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,500 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,687 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 51,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 413,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,835 miles

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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ARU 547Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ARU 547Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARU 547Y registered?

ARU 547Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 October 1982.

Is ARU 547Y safe to buy?

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