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POB 24Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,551 mi
Last recorded37,551 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOB 24Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 37,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,625 miles

Slight Play In Rear Axle Bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,144 miles

Rear Lower Axle Bushes Cracked OS & NS

Fail 11 Apr 2017 36,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Axle Bushes Cracked OS & NS

Pass 15 Aug 2015 35,208 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 35,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 34,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,087 miles

all four tyre side wall starting to crack

o/s/r tyre low pressure

slight corrosion to n/s boot floor

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,486 miles

o/s/f headlight cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2007 29,486 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f headlight cracked

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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POB 24Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POB 24Y, 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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POB 24Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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