MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play 2nd rear axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (2.6.2)
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated rubber pipe onto vacuum pump excessively deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching/rubbing suspension arm on full steering lock (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear body mount before rear axle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all body mounts from front foot well to just before rear axle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing wheel on full steering lock (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to bulkhead area (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Central Rear axle tyres starting to perish ,especially off side rear
Front doors and door shuts corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear axle wheel bearings (2.6.2)
Rear diff leaking oil
corrosion appearing to chassis
corrosion to vehicle under body, also body holed out side structural areas
near side front engine mount worn, recommend attention
prop shaft rubber drive flange deteriorated
rear exhaust rubbers perished
wiper linkage worn
Front both front door outer skins excessively corroded
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
all tyres perished!
vehicle underside excessively corroded
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head area holed and corroded. looking from inside (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked link arm broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front both front door outer skins excessively corroded
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
all tyres perished!
vehicle underside excessively corroded
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion to vehicle underbody
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
offside front spotlamp in-operative.
vehicle underside excessively rusty
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
offside front spotlamp in-operative.
vehicle underside excessively rusty
Oil leak
alternator belt frayed
both front door skins excesively holed corroded and rusty.
offside spot lamp in-operative
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
alternator belt frayed
both front door skins excesively holed corroded and rusty.
offside spot lamp in-operative
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s wiper arm pivot worn slightly
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s wiper arm pivot worn slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in n/s steering rack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
off side engine mounting starting to perish † †slight noise near side rear-rear wheel bearing † †corrosion to n/s/f floor pan † †corrosion to n/s/f inner wing † †hand brake adjustment high
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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IIL 3202 is a 1981 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 IIL 3202, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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IIL 3202 is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 March 1981.
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