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RWE 501X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,643 mi
Last recorded77,643 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWE 501X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,643 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 77,643 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,416 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,410 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 656,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,850 miles

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 65,833 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,816 miles

Centre exhaust mount deterioated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mount deterioated

Clutch req attention

Engine running rougph

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 63,603 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 63,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,774 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

rad bottom hose leaking

slight play in rack off side

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,941 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RWE 501X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green 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 RWE 501X, 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 RWE 501X registered?

RWE 501X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 July 1982.

Is RWE 501X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWE 501X 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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