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JFE 711Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,071 mi
Last recorded1,071 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFE 711Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 1,071 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Multiple welding repairs, suspension components & brake pipes covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Crushed over rear axle - wheel locked on RBT. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside around all suspension components & chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 648 miles

long handbrake travel / rear shoe hold down springs / retainers missing

Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,797 miles

corrosion to under body/ sills/ seams etc

fuel tank loose but secure

long brake pedal travel

Pass 9 May 2019 99,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,169 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan/ inner sills/ rear panel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,752 miles

Nearside parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Dec 2014 98,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 97,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,525 miles

positive battery cable insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 96,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

positive battery cable insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 93,250 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 90,448 miles

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

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

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

body corrosion around rearmost exhaust mounting.

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 90,448 miles

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

body corrosion around rearmost exhaust mounting.

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,906 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 86,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,487 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 82,487 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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JFE 711Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFE 711Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFE 711Y registered?

JFE 711Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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