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EGT 937X

1982 Ford Cortina

Cream Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,160 mi
Last recorded8,160 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 937X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 8,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 6,633 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers seat torn

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perishing

nearside and offside front wing flich panels corroded to excess but open specifed area

nearside front inner wing and bulkhead corroded at rear of battery tray

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

offside front lower suspesion arm ball joint dust boot split

offside front window not opening

oil leak

prop sharft rubber coupling split and worn to excess

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn to excess

slight wear in steering universal joint

Fail 5 Apr 2011 6,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers seat torn

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perishing

nearside and offside front wing flich panels corroded to excess but open specifed area

nearside front inner wing and bulkhead corroded at rear of battery tray

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

offside front lower suspesion arm ball joint dust boot split

offside front window not opening

oil leak

prop sharft rubber coupling split and worn to excess

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn to excess

slight wear in steering universal joint

Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,350 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front link rod bushes cracking

interior mirror missing

nearside front floor corroded

rear number plate cracked

rear shock absorber bushes cracking

rear trailing arm bushes cracking

slight movement in front sub frame mounts

Fail 14 Apr 2008 98,346 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front link rod bushes cracking

interior mirror missing

rear number plate cracked

rear shock absorber bushes cracking

rear trailing arm bushes cracking

slight movement in front sub frame mounts

nearside front inner wing excessively corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 95,935 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 95,882 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

movement in front sub frame mounting bushes

nearside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear number plate cracked

rear view(interior)mirror missing

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,115 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 93,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EGT 937X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Cream with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EGT 937X, 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 EGT 937X registered?

EGT 937X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 March 1982.

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The MOT history for EGT 937X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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