MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1982

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Pass percent:67.62%

(The average a petrol FORD CORTINA year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:5,898 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	323
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	241
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	168
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	160
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	149
Registration plate lamp issues	143
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	140
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	125
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	107
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Brake pipe excessively corroded	79
Rear brake binding	76
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	75
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	72
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	64
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Registration plate issues	59
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	56
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	53
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	43
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	37
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	36
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	33
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	29
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	27
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	25
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Windscreen washer not working	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Front brake application uneven	22
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	16
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	16
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	16
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	16
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	14
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	7
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	6
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	323
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	241
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	168
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	160
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	149
Registration plate lamp issues	143
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	140
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	125
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	107
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Brake pipe excessively corroded	79
Rear brake binding	76
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	75
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	72
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	64
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Registration plate issues	59
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	56
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	53
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	43
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	37
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	36
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	33
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	29
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	27
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	25
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Windscreen washer not working	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Front brake application uneven	22
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	16
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	16
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	16
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	16
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	14
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	7
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	6
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1982

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