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C823 XRT

1986 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,661 mi
Last recorded9,661 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Cortina33,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC823 XRT
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 9,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 3,554 miles

Offside Front track rod has play

non eu plates

prop bush slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2024 3,554 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due too fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed idle test failed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower and upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower and upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid on rear side possible leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting in links and trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front track rod has play

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear shocks bushes splitting

non eu plates

prop bush slight play

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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C823 XRT is a 1986 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,926 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 C823 XRT, 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 40 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C823 XRT registered?

C823 XRT is a 1986 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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