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BOO 492X

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,428 mi
Last recorded41,428 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 492X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 41,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 409,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 57,000 miles

Nearside and offside rear body mounts have welding repairs from the inside

No Nearside front seat fitted

The vehicle has no stamped VIN number found

Fail 18 May 2010 57,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear body mounts have welding repairs from the inside

No Nearside front seat fitted

The vehicle has no stamped VIN number found

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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BOO 492X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BOO 492X, 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 BOO 492X registered?

BOO 492X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 February 1982.

Is BOO 492X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOO 492X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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