MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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blue smoke from exhaust
corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches
engine oil leak
rear brake imbalance
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
blue smoke from exhaust
corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches
engine oil leak
rear brake imbalance
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front tyre on limit
o/s rack end wearing
slight movement in both lower swivels
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHB 295X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 NHB 295X, 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
How do I check the history of NHB 295X?
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What year was NHB 295X registered?
NHB 295X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 March 1982.
Is NHB 295X safe to buy?
The MOT history for NHB 295X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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