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HOW 749X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 749X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 73,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 73,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,420 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 73,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,124 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,428 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,941 miles

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroded/repaired

n/s/f floor corroded/repaired

o/s & n/s front inner wings corroded slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,247 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 69,243 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 68,990 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,986 miles

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.

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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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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What year was HOW 749X registered?

HOW 749X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 March 1982.

Is HOW 749X safe to buy?

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