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WRC 906Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,953 mi
Last recorded64,953 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRC 906Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,953 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,953 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 92,995 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 92,890 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passengers front tyre becoming perished on inside / drivers rear tyre perished no cords visable

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,779 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leaking

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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WRC 906Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRC 906Y, 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 WRC 906Y registered?

WRC 906Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is WRC 906Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRC 906Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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