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CEV 382X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEV 382X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,685 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 91,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 90,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 90,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 89,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 87,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 86,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 85,690 miles

Exhaust Rubbers Not Fitted Correctly But Exhaust Still Secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 83,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,757 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 78,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 74,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 68,823 miles

Both inner and outer rear sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 62,825 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2008 62,820 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 58,574 miles

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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CEV 382X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 CEV 382X, 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 CEV 382X registered?

CEV 382X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is CEV 382X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEV 382X shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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