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VNA 855X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,728 mi
Last recorded20,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNA 855X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 20,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top axle void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 20,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top axle void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear welding in boot floor under sealed o/s n/s

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,960 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 19,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,992 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 16,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VNA 855X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VNA 855X, 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 VNA 855X registered?

VNA 855X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 January 1982.

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