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NOA 966X

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOA 966X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 96,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,567 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 92,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,177 miles

o/s + n/s rear sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 86,639 miles

rear tyres perished,both front tye rod bushes worn.rear axle lower arm bushes,worn,n,s,r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,562 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,482 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,524 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 83,504 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight play in n/s/r trailing arm rear bush n/s and o/s/f lower anti-roll bar link arm rubbers slightly perished n/s/r light lens faded slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,744 miles

coolant leak bottom hose,slight eng. oil leak.play in lower axle rear most bushes.n/s/r tyre at 2.0mm om edges

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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NOA 966X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NOA 966X, 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 NOA 966X registered?

NOA 966X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 January 1982.

Is NOA 966X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOA 966X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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