MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak
exhaust blow from joints
play in front subframe bushes
play in offside front wheel bearing
vehicle corrosion
vehicle ride hight
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
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
blue smoke from exhaust
engine oil leak
front brake imbalance
nearside headlamp aim faint
slight play in offside front suspension top ball joint
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)
nsr end cap missing but padded slight play steering rack on limits
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was VBJ 880X registered?
VBJ 880X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 February 1982.
Is VBJ 880X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBJ 880X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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