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PAX 779Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAX 779Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,407 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2022 58,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 57,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 57,367 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres 195/60/14 rear tyres 195/65/14

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,401 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres 195/60/14 rear tyres 19/5/65/14

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,220 miles

windows tinted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres 185/60/14 rear tyres 195/60/14

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,136 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension lowered

Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,136 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,544 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2010 48,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chassis sections on floor damaged

co low and hc high

water leak from water pump area

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 33,544 miles

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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PAX 779Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PAX 779Y, 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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PAX 779Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 August 1982.

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