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GHJ 46Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 46Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2014 98,026 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 98,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emits slight blue smoke at idle and under load

offside and nearside boot floor corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes

n/s and o/s/f rack ends both have slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,304 miles

n/s and o/s front to rear brake piepes

n/sf and o/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 May 2011 96,103 miles

slight play in front subframe bushes

Fail 5 May 2011 96,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front subframe bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 92,738 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 92,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,036 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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GHJ 46Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GHJ 46Y, 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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GHJ 46Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 December 1982.

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