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RRX 526Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,532 mi
Last recorded57,532 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 526Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,809 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,305 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,927 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,847 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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RRX 526Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RRX 526Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRX 526Y registered?

RRX 526Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is RRX 526Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRX 526Y shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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