MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front coil spring has booster fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring has booster fitted
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring has booster fitted
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
all springs corroded
Nearside Rear axel has oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front coil spring has booster fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring has booster fitted
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring has booster fitted
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
all springs corroded
Nearside Rear axel has oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn has booster fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn has booster fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn has booster fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower corrosion on outer sill.
Offside Front corrosion A pillar windscreen area.
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise rear exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated.
some minor corrosion on chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front reg no plate cracked
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GBD 327X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 GBD 327X, 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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What year was GBD 327X registered?
GBD 327X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 May 1982.
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