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DJC 498X

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,534 mi
Last recorded69,534 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJC 498X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 69,534 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rear most (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 69,485 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2018 68,656 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,655 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust hitting at rear

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut FRONT (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,420 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,420 miles

Front Rear reflector not red in colour both (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 68,420 miles

Battery insecure X 2 (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

FOG LAMP NOT FITTED

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

REAR PROP SHAFT JOINT WORN

SPLIT PINS MISSING FROM NUTS

Fail 23 Dec 2015 68,395 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut along inner wall and punctured 185/70/13/86 t (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure head (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front windows heavily tinted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,376 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2014 68,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DJC 498X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DJC 498X, 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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DJC 498X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 February 1982.

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