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PAX 248Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,436 mi
Last recorded27,436 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAX 248Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,436 miles

all 4 tyres on vehicle slighly perished on outer wall

slight play in o/s/front lower arm iner bush

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,001 miles

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 24,000 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,957 miles

surface rust on metal brake pipes accross back axle

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

flaky corrosion starting on inner wing pannel behind o/s/front wheel

heavy flaking corrosion on both front shock absorbers

slight play n/s adn o/s/front steering rack tie bar ends

slight play n/s and o/s/front wheel bearings

slight ruffnes in n/s/front wheel bearing

slight splitting in both front wiper blades

very slight pereshing on walls of all tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,540 miles

slight electrical fault on o/s rear light cluster

slight play in n/s and o/s front, lower arm back bushes

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes across rear axle

Fail 26 Mar 2008 20,540 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight electrical fault on o/s rear light cluster

slight play in n/s and o/s front, lower arm back bushes

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes across rear axle

Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,620 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes across rear axle

Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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PAX 248Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAX 248Y, 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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PAX 248Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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