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JCR 448X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCR 448X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,491 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 83,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 83,513 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 83,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some play in both front lower ball joints

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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JCR 448X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JCR 448X, 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 JCR 448X registered?

JCR 448X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 May 1982.

Is JCR 448X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCR 448X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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