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OUV 606Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,776 mi
Last recorded86,776 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUV 606Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative on the dash (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area suspect speedo drive seal(o)ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front upper and lower ball joints require greasing

Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative on the dash (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area suspect speedo drive seal(o)ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front upper and lower ball joints require greasing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,578 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,569 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,694 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,396 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,357 miles

both rear road springs slightly corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

corrosion front slam panel

corrosion nearside front wing

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion rear brake pipe across rear axle

some blue smoke on idle/start up

Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear road springs corroded

corrosion both front wings

corrosion offside front inner wing

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly perished

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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OUV 606Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUV 606Y, 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 OUV 606Y registered?

OUV 606Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is OUV 606Y safe to buy?

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