MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all front rubber suspenshion bushes worn but not resulting in excesive movement
o,s,r brake intermitantly sticking
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all front rubber suspenshion bushes worn but not resulting in excesive movement
o,s,r brake intermitantly sticking
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AUA 317X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AUA 317X, 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 AUA 317X registered?
AUA 317X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 April 1982.
Is AUA 317X safe to buy?
The MOT history for AUA 317X shows 3 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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