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RJM 65Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,400 mi
Last recorded67,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 65Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,400 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,292 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 67,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s/f floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,438 miles

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,715 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,694 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,090 miles

offside lower under sill getting weak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,450 miles

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play N/S front and O/S front steering mecxhaqnism

Slight play front suspension

Weak water delivery from windscrwwen washers

Welded repairs to underside of car and general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,223 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 44,223 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,043 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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RJM 65Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJM 65Y, 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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RJM 65Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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