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JOB 582W

1981 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,646 mi
Last recorded39,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOB 582W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 39,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 39,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 39,633 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,180 miles

front wheels squeeking when rotated

o/s fr headlight poor beam image

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,195 miles

slight noise fr ns wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 29,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,075 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 24,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,810 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 14,809 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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JOB 582W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JOB 582W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOB 582W registered?

JOB 582W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 February 1981.

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