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RNE 102X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,998 mi
Last recorded39,998 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNE 102X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,998 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern is poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured trailer wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 39,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern is poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured trailer wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked

Offside Rear wheel arch and rear panel corroding

Rear Inner valance corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 34,041 miles

Corrosion to rear cross member just outside tom bar mounting point.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaks near sump drain area.

Tow bar and rear fog light wiring very messy.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 29,524 miles

Electrical cable tied to moving rear suspension

Excessive wires under bonnet need securing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front hose needs securing off side front inner arch.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 28,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,378 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 26,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 28,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,312 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,146 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,146 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 27,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,824 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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RNE 102X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RNE 102X, 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 RNE 102X registered?

RNE 102X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RNE 102X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNE 102X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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