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LMB 555Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,008 mi
Last recorded65,008 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMB 555Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,008 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank and area surrondin heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,639 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

grinding from offside rear wheel when foot brake or hand brake is applied

nearside steering rack side arm has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,623 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

grinding from offside rear wheel when foot brake or hand brake is applied

nearside steering rack side arm has slight play

steering wheel upside down

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,996 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 56,082 miles

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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LMB 555Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LMB 555Y, 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 LMB 555Y registered?

LMB 555Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 October 1982.

Is LMB 555Y safe to buy?

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