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LHY 348Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,363 mi
Last recorded20,363 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHY 348Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,363 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,363 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 20,313 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel bearings slack

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,343 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 16,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside outer sill corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight play ion steering universal joint

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,125 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 13,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

noise in back axle

slight exhaust blow at engine

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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LHY 348Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 LHY 348Y, 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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LHY 348Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 September 1982.

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