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NDA 609X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDA 609X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 87,225 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 84,421 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 84,420 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged hose to cylinder flattened by exhaust over axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking hose to cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,466 miles

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

o/s/f top ball joint has very slight movment in it

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,466 miles

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

o/s/f top ball joint has very slight movment in it

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,830 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,634 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NDA 609X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NDA 609X, 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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NDA 609X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 January 1982.

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