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GVO 246J

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,252 mi
Last recorded29,252 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 246J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,252 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,524 miles

Oil leak

slight body and chassie corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,009 miles

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

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

car heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2011 24,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

car heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,660 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear shock absorbers dust covers damaged

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Extensive welding repairs noted throughout

Nearside rear diff mount in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Vehicle underbody covered by underseal

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 21,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Extensive welding repairs throughout vehicle noted and underseal used

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside chassis rail damaged but not within a perscribed area

Nearside diff mount bush split

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged noted

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to rear boot floor but not considered excessive

Vehicle underboody covered in underseal noted

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,223 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,065 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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GVO 246J is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 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 GVO 246J, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVO 246J registered?

GVO 246J is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 April 1983.

Is GVO 246J safe to buy?

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