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Q304OTL

1984 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,080 mi
Last recorded11,080 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ304OTL
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 11,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis undersealed

offside front tyre side wall cracked but not exposing chords

Pass 24 Oct 2013 2,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 79,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 79,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,394 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 67,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Q304OTL is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 Q304OTL, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q304OTL is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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