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ENP 327B

1987 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,657 mi
Last recorded68,657 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Cortina52,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 327B
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,231 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,068 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corosion on offside and nearside front centre and rear chassis

corosion on offside and nearside inner sill and floor

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,732 miles

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

both front tyres "feathering"

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,378 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,366 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear prop shaft joint worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,101 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,094 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,711 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,497 miles

slight corrosion on os mid floor

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movment steering box bush

Fail 21 Jul 2008 65,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movment steering box bush

Fail 5 Jul 2008 65,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,844 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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ENP 327B is a 1987 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1987 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 ENP 327B, 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 39 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ENP 327B is a 1987 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 January 1987.

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