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ORH 416P

1984 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,467 mi
Last recorded8,467 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 416P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 7,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,499 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 31,400 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

fog lamp not working front bumper bar missing

Pass 15 May 2012 98,098 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 980,896 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 96,365 miles

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

steering wheel cracket

Fail 4 May 2011 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

steering wheel cracket

Pass 5 May 2010 94,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 91,887 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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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ORH 416P is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 ORH 416P, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ORH 416P registered?

ORH 416P is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is ORH 416P safe to buy?

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