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RJH 297Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,944 mi
Last recorded33,944 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJH 297Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 33,944 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance/boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear valance/boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,171 miles

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded (not in prescribed area)

Rear valance corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 14 May 2016 32,285 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 30,570 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,715 miles

both rear outer sills at rear corroded nr jacking points.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 27,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f inner wheel arch/kick panel corroded slightly

o/s & n/s rear corner valances/inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering rack o/s arm

windscreen marked by o/s wiper

wipers only work on slow speed

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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RJH 297Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJH 297Y, 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 RJH 297Y registered?

RJH 297Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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