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VRC 56Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRC 56Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,632 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 87,632 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 87,614 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front chassis rusty both sides

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,900 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,721 miles

some oil leaking from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2009 75,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 72,855 miles

n/s wiper blade perishing.

o/s/front wing and rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 71,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking from nearside rear hub

some body sharp edges have been taped up

some oil smoke from exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,312 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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VRC 56Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VRC 56Y, 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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VRC 56Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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