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BLK 236Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,469 mi
Last recorded44,469 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 236Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,469 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 43,183 miles

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

rear cross member rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,183 miles

rear cross member rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,155 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,835 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,680 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 39,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,913 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,913 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 31,458 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 24,605 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 24,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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BLK 236Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BLK 236Y, 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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BLK 236Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 September 1982.

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