MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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?
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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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