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VBJ 880X

1982 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,818 mi
Last recorded96,818 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 880X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,818 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from joints

play in front subframe bushes

play in offside front wheel bearing

vehicle corrosion

vehicle ride hight

Fail 5 Nov 2011 96,782 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from joints

play in front subframe bushes

play in offside front wheel bearing

vehicle corrosion

vehicle ride hight

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,172 miles

play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack

battery insecure

blue smoke from exhaust when engine reved

corrosion offside rear outer sill

front brake inbalance

nearside headlamp beam image faint

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,011 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance

nearside headlamp aim faint

slight play in offside front suspension top ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,994 miles

nsr end cap missing but padded slight play steering rack on limits

Fail 17 Jan 2007 53,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsr end cap missing

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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VBJ 880X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBJ 880X, 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 VBJ 880X registered?

VBJ 880X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 February 1982.

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