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GBD 327X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,189 mi
Last recorded82,189 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 327X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,189 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 82,189 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,189 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,088 miles

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.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,358 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,358 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,555 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,889 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,480 miles

some minor corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,306 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,391 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,365 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,655 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 48,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,941 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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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.

Is GBD 327X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBD 327X shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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