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HPX 680X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 680X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch to chassis rail, (6.1.B.2)

engine valve stem oil seals are a little worn[engine is a little smoky,]

front camshaft oil seal is leaking,[possibly on to timing belt]..

Fail 24 May 2017 57,148 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [REAR BUSH]..IS MISSING.. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch to chassis rail, (6.1.B.2)

engine valve stem oil seals are a little worn[engine is a little smoky,]

front camshaft oil seal is leaking,[possibly on to timing belt]..

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,042 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front bumper end damaged

n/s front wiper blade slightly blocked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,812 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,637 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 56,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HPX 680X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HPX 680X, 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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HPX 680X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 March 1982.

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