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GNB 816Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,641 mi
Last recorded10,641 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNB 816Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,502 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer track rod end joint boot/cover split

vehicle body has corrosion and holes in none presribed areas

Fail 16 May 2011 10,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer track rod end joint boot/cover split

vehicle body has corrosion and holes in none presribed areas

Pass 16 Nov 2009 10,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

vehicle structure corroded and has holes in none prescribed areas

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,846 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 9,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,674 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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GNB 816Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNB 816Y, 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 GNB 816Y registered?

GNB 816Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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