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JRV 72Y

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,147 mi
Last recorded2,147 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 72Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 2,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 2,049 miles

Hazard lamps n/working

Fail 21 Jan 2021 2,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard lamps n/working

Pass 26 Jul 2019 1,259 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 1,259 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 1,237 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 436 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 99,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,887 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,390 miles

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

blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,779 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 58,504 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2006 57,000 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 23 May 2006 56,894 miles

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?

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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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.

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