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PJM 865X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,041 mi
Last recorded67,041 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJM 865X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 66,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 65,721 miles

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Left and right hand brake cables loose in back plates

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,721 miles

Left and right hand brake cables loose in back plates

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,131 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 62,226 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,206 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 59,923 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,190 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 59,190 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,062 miles

many repairs evident under vehicle

smell of pertol under car

Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

smell of petrol under car

Fail 8 Jun 2006 58,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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PJM 865X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJM 865X, 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 PJM 865X registered?

PJM 865X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 June 1982.

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