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ROH 642Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,606 mi
Last recorded61,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROH 642Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,606 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

No rear seat belts fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,461 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure at off side front (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,871 miles

No rear seat belts fitted

Windscreen damaged out with swept area and not affecting drivers view

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

No rear seat belts fitted

Windscreen damaged out with swept area and not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,332 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 55,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ROH 642Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ROH 642Y, 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 ROH 642Y registered?

ROH 642Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 October 1982.

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