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MYO 755X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,046 mi
Last recorded96,046 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYO 755X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 96,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,859 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 90,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,718 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 90,713 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,062 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,668 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes split

front subframe mounting bushes worn

nearside rear foot and hand brake performances low

offside front tie bar bush worn

offside rear foot brake performance high

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside steering rack

rear axle void bushes worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,055 miles

play in steering rack inner ball joint nearside

Pass 5 May 2010 77,353 miles

play in steering rack end nearside(not track rod end)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,438 miles

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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MYO 755X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MYO 755X, 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 MYO 755X registered?

MYO 755X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 June 1982.

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The MOT history for MYO 755X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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