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COO 8X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 8X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2021 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play l/h front inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,732 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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COO 8X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 COO 8X, 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 COO 8X registered?

COO 8X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is COO 8X safe to buy?

The MOT history for COO 8X shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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