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TGY 966X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,857 mi
Last recorded2,857 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGY 966X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 2,857 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 2,851 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 2,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 1,287 miles

o/s/f brake late.wear in o/s lower susp arm bush,n/s/f tyre just legal,n/s rack arm noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2010 285 miles

front brake im balance,o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,371 miles

burning oil,slight front brake imbalance,suspension bushes perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 99,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

burning oil,slight front brake imbalance,suspension bushes perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,927 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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TGY 966X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGY 966X, 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 TGY 966X?

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What year was TGY 966X registered?

TGY 966X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is TGY 966X safe to buy?

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