MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,694 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroded/repaired
n/s/f floor corroded/repaired
o/s & n/s front inner wings corroded slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HOW 749X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 HOW 749X, 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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HOW 749X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 March 1982.
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