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RIG 3175

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,129 mi
Last recorded5,129 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 3175
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 5,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General Corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 3,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 2,781 miles

Front Slight movement in sub frame mounting rubber mounts

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 8 Oct 2019 2,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Brake fluid leaking from drum (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Sep 2018 1,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Chassis excessively corroded but within 30 cm of prescribed area

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

Underside vehicle covered in under sill

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers seatbelt fraying on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2017 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

drivers seatbelt fraying on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,266 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,055 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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RIG 3175 is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RIG 3175, 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 RIG 3175 registered?

RIG 3175 is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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