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PME 890X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPME 890X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,991 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 45,991 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 45,846 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

Handbrake has only just met the requirements

Handbrake has only just met the requirements

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

Handbrake has only just met the requirements

Handbrake has only just met the requirements

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Handbrake has only just met the requirements

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 75,490 miles

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Exhaust emits slight blue smoke on tickover

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Handbrake has only just met the requirements

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,508 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 45,508 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,508 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 84,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 84,218 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PME 890X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PME 890X, 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 PME 890X registered?

PME 890X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 May 1982.

Is PME 890X safe to buy?

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