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KYU 82X

1982 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,230 mi
Last recorded70,230 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYU 82X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 70,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side door mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 May 2008 70,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

off side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 70,195 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 70,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion near side front inner wing

corrosion off side front floor pan/doors/bonnet †rear wings

Pass 16 May 2006 70,171 miles

corrosion nsf door /bonnet/rear wings

corrosion nsf inner wing

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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KYU 82X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KYU 82X, 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

How do I check the history of KYU 82X?

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What year was KYU 82X registered?

KYU 82X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 April 1982.

Is KYU 82X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYU 82X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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