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RNL 807Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,975 mi
Last recorded22,975 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNL 807Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 22,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,879 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 22,744 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 22,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,432 miles

all four tyre`s deteriorated

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,252 miles

ALL ROAD TYRES PERISHED/CRACKED,N/S WORSE

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 20,219 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES PERISHED/CRACKED N/S TYRE ARE WORST AFFECTED

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

RECOMMEND O/S T/R/END SPLIT PIN RENEWED.

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,539 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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RNL 807Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RNL 807Y, 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 RNL 807Y registered?

RNL 807Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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