MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard lamps n/working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard lamps n/working
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor/Inner Sill Area Marked in Yellow Crayon (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill/ Rear Wheel Arch Area, Within 30cm of Axle Mounting(s) Corroded Area Marked in Yellow Crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor Corner/Inner and Outer Sill and Wing Loose at the Lower Fixing(s) due to Excessive Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both Front, Rack End(s) Have Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
N/S/R inner sill corroded
O/S/F inner wing corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Oil leak ()
Slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Oil leak ()
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight play in both front wheel bearings
both rear brake pipes slighly corroded
both rear top diff bushes just starting to crack
both rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack
slight exhaust blow from centre/rear clamp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise blue smoking on tickover
advise condition of rear void bushes
advise front wipers split
advise play to to offside front wheel bearing
advise play to top axle bushes
advise to movement in both front seat backs
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
blue smoke from exhaust
blue smoke from exhaust
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in nearside rack end
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
corrosion of nearside rear chassis rail in boot
slight play in nearside rack end
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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JRV 72Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 JRV 72Y, 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.
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JRV 72Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 August 1982.
Is JRV 72Y safe to buy?
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