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TSS 547X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,856 mi
Last recorded44,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSS 547X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,856 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION]

Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,688 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,637 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,971 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 42,941 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 34,139 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,329 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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TSS 547X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TSS 547X, 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 TSS 547X registered?

TSS 547X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 February 1982.

Is TSS 547X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSS 547X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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