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EHK 86Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

84,964 mi
Last recorded84,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHK 86Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,548 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,812 miles

some previous welding repairs

Fail 25 Feb 2021 83,810 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 83,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,234 miles

diff oil leak offside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,006 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,703 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 82,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,559 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,168 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,266 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,925 miles

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

slight corrosion to underbody

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,299 miles

corrosion and hole in offside front wing under bonnet bolt on panel

play in both steering inner joints

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 7 Jul 2010 76,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,387 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 75,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,888 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,722 miles

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Fail 20 Apr 2007 73,722 miles

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?

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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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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