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JSU 837Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,807 mi
Last recorded65,807 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 837Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 65,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres starting to perish around the tread

Fail 11 Jun 2011 40,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyre starting to perish around the tread

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2006 39,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 38,232 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 38,224 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JSU 837Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JSU 837Y, 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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What year was JSU 837Y registered?

JSU 837Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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