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HBL 922G

1984 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,274 mi
Last recorded5,274 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 922G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 5,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 5,146 miles

all four tyres starting to perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 4,683 miles

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

tyres perished small play in steering box

Fail 21 Feb 2017 4,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

tyres perished small play in steering box

Pass 18 Sep 2015 2,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 1,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 1,826 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust mounts perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 12,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust mounts perishing

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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HBL 922G is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 HBL 922G, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HBL 922G is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 April 1984.

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