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SPN 23X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPN 23X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,360 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust mounting rubbers perished

corrosion to rear boot floor but not in a perscribed area

offside rear light lense repaired using tape

surface corrosion to offside front floor and jacking point

Pass 23 Sep 2006 75,294 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 75,294 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 75,052 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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SPN 23X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPN 23X, 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

How do I check the history of SPN 23X?

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What year was SPN 23X registered?

SPN 23X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 February 1982.

Is SPN 23X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPN 23X 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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