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XRN 241Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,105 mi
Last recorded17,105 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRN 241Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 17,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 15,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 14,802 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 14,252 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 14,251 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 13,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,760 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,055 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,055 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 12,249 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 12,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

rear fuelpipe insicure

Pass 5 May 2012 10,750 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 10,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front brake disc badly pitted

Pass 10 May 2011 8,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,884 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,517 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 90,517 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 86,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,980 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 81,980 miles

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)

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

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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XRN 241Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XRN 241Y, 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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XRN 241Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is XRN 241Y safe to buy?

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