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TPJ 816X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,492 mi
Last recorded53,492 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPJ 816X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 53,492 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2025 53,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both

Pass 2 Mar 2024 52,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 52,168 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s & n/s steering drumsticks slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,136 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 52,126 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,727 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,727 miles

Emissions not tested Equipment malfunction (7.3.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,036 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 51,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 49,752 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 49,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,028 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,028 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 45,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,320 miles

slight blow on exhaust front pipe to middle section

Fail 13 May 2011 33,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

speedometer cable rubbing on o/s/f brake hose

Pass 10 May 2010 29,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,701 miles

12% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,062 miles

18% imbalance on front service brakes

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,062 miles

18% imbalance on front service brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2007 28,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,135 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 27,589 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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TPJ 816X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TPJ 816X, 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 TPJ 816X registered?

TPJ 816X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 March 1982.

Is TPJ 816X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPJ 816X shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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