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CTJ 996X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTJ 996X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear quarter corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear quarter corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 82,042 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 81,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 80,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner quarter panel corroded and holed

slight play ns and os steering rack arms

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 79,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 78,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 78,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,850 miles

brake lights starting to get dim(poss bulbs)

hazzard warning switch sticky in operation(lack of use)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,364 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,994 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,946 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,410 miles

1)n/s/rear tyre worn close to limits †2)rear void bushes in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2006 59,310 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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CTJ 996X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CTJ 996X, 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 CTJ 996X registered?

CTJ 996X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 July 1982.

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The MOT history for CTJ 996X shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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