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Q382UDW

1984 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,267 mi
Last recorded21,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ382UDW
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,267 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,067 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 21,267 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,267 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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Q382UDW is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 Q382UDW, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q382UDW registered?

Q382UDW is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 July 1984.

Is Q382UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q382UDW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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