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KVJ 995Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

44,339 mi
Last recorded44,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVJ 995Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at A post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at A post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 44,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at A post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at A post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan + inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive + oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 44,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan + inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive + oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,001 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front bearing slight roughness

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 May 2017 43,996 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie at floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise coolant leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise coolant leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,467 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,815 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 41,109 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,109 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,377 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 39,373 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2005 39,344 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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KVJ 995Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 KVJ 995Y, 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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KVJ 995Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 March 1982.

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