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EFE 493X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,718 mi
Last recorded36,718 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFE 493X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 36,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 35,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 35,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,095 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,617 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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EFE 493X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EFE 493X, 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 EFE 493X registered?

EFE 493X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is EFE 493X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFE 493X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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