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FVX 536Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,818 mi
Last recorded48,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 536Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 48,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 48,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 48,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 48,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 48,269 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,935 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,756 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,473 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,135 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,046 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,046 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,799 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 45,822 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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FVX 536Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FVX 536Y, 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 FVX 536Y registered?

FVX 536Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 October 1982.

Is FVX 536Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVX 536Y shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVX 536Y have outstanding finance?

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