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URU 818X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,242 mi
Last recorded39,242 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 818X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 39,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 38,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 38,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,410 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside body wings have corrosion

Front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sticker within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower nearside and offside body wings have corrosion

Front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sticker within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,374 miles

Nearside and offside front sills are corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear After market seatbelts have been removed.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 38,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside front sills are corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak Slight ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f wing/floor/sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel various front and rear (2.4.A.1b)

slight corrosion n/s/ and o/s/ r chassis legs

slight play in inner steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2016 38,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar links x2 (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f wing/floor/sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel various front and rear (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion n/s/ and o/s/ r chassis legs

slight play in inner steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs n/s/ and o/s and o/s/f wing to sill/floor

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,268 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 38,268 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Center exhaust rubber split.

Near side front roll bar bushes split.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,609 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front lower front wing area corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear brake binding a little

Pass 11 May 2009 36,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,475 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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URU 818X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 URU 818X, 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 URU 818X registered?

URU 818X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 March 1982.

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