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TUF 338X

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,797 mi
Last recorded60,797 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUF 338X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2024 60,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,451 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 46,450 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,740 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 45,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,421 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 43,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,022 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 40,450 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,421 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front of offside inner sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

rear axle top void bushes split and worn not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 1 Nov 2005 33,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front of offside inner sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

rear axle top void bushes split and worn not resulting in excessive movement

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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TUF 338X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUF 338X, 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.

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What year was TUF 338X registered?

TUF 338X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 June 1982.

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