MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake discs pitted. No windscreen.
Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated.
Front Brake discs pitted. No windscreen.
Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated.
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all discs pitted
high beam teltail light on dash not working
o/s/f wing fouling on body
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
high beam teltail light on dash not working
o/s/f wing fouling on body
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
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DFE 83X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DFE 83X, 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 DFE 83X registered?
DFE 83X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 March 1982.
Is DFE 83X safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFE 83X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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