MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Rear prop shaft centre bush/donut worn but not excessively
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
some previous welding repairs
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
some previous welding repairs
diff oil leak offside rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear brake binding
nearside rear tyre perished
rear brake pipe condition
wiper condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake caliper locking device insecure both (3.5.1l)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear brake binding
nearside rear tyre perished
rear brake pipe condition
wiper condition
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to underbody
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to underbody
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to underbody
nearside front jacking point is corroded and the jacking point is not there
play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to underbody
nearside front jacking point area is corroded and the jacking point is not there
play in steering rack
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion to underbody
could not see the front brake pads
play in steering rack
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion to underbody
could not see the front brake pads
play in steering rack
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight corrosion to underbody
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight corrosion to underbody
slight play in steering rack
corrosion and hole in offside front wing under bonnet bolt on panel
play in both steering inner joints
repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
play in both steering inner joints
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front inner wing has corrosion
offside front inner wing has corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front inner wing has corrosion
offside front inner wing has corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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EHK 86Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 EHK 86Y, 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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EHK 86Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.
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