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BMJ 898X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,830 mi
Last recorded82,830 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMJ 898X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,882 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 77,881 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BMJ 898X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMJ 898X, 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 BMJ 898X registered?

BMJ 898X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 March 1982.

Is BMJ 898X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMJ 898X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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