MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
underside heavily undersealed
heavily undersealed
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OCV 148X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 OCV 148X, 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 OCV 148X registered?
OCV 148X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 May 1982.
Is OCV 148X safe to buy?
The MOT history for OCV 148X shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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