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SBL 241Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,790 mi
Last recorded38,790 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 241Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,193 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR AREAS/SILL EXCESSIVLY CORRODED / HOLED

PLAY IN INNER RACK ENDS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,193 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT FLOOR AREAS/SILL EXCESSIVLY CORRODED / HOLED

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

PLAY IN INNER RACK ENDS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,135 miles

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

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

corrosion to bonnet mounting areas

corrosion to lower of n/s and o/s front wings

Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion to bonnet mounting areas

corrosion to lower of n/s and o/s front wings

Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

upper and lower areas of front wings are excessively corroded bot within prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,151 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

upper and lower areas of front wings are excessively corroded bot within prescribed areas

Fail 17 Oct 2006 22,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

boot floor is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,683 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor is corroded

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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SBL 241Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc 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 SBL 241Y, 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 SBL 241Y registered?

SBL 241Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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