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LHY 658Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHY 658Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2022 69,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 68,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,126 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,983 miles

Vehicle has general corrosion throughout.

Pass 12 May 2014 67,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 66,343 miles

exhaust emissions close to limits at 4.43%co ...........................

surface ccorrosion to chassis legs.

Fail 4 May 2011 66,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust emissions close to limits at 4.43%co ...........................

surface ccorrosion to chassis legs.

Pass 13 May 2010 64,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 May 2008 59,066 miles

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

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

n/s/f top inner wing corroded............................

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2008 59,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f top inner wing corroded............................

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2007 55,982 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 55,978 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion in n/s boot floor

slight play in rack

Pass 10 May 2006 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ r & o/s/r outer sills corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f headlamp on mim.setting

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 10 May 2006 52,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ r & o/s/r outer sills corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f headlamp on mim.setting

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

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 658Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LHY 658Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHY 658Y registered?

LHY 658Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is LHY 658Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHY 658Y shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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