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MRL 810X

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,461 mi
Last recorded2,461 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 810X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 2,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 1,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 1,388 miles

NSF inner sill corroded but not within 12Inches of any structural area

OSF inner sill corroded but not within 12Inches of any structural area

Various front and rear suspension components corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2013 587 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,110 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,952 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 96,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,520 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,208 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 94,208 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 92,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,773 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MRL 810X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MRL 810X, 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

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What year was MRL 810X registered?

MRL 810X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 February 1982.

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