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FGB 163X

1982 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,077 mi
Last recorded36,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGB 163X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 36,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,041 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 36,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,406 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 35,397 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

interior mirror missing

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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FGB 163X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FGB 163X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGB 163X registered?

FGB 163X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 March 1982.

Is FGB 163X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGB 163X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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