MOT Status
ValidMileage
5,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
General Corrosion
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Front Slight movement in sub frame mounting rubber mounts
Vehicle heavily under sealed
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
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RIG 3175 safe to buy?
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