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VFH 861X

1982 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,751 mi
Last recorded67,751 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFH 861X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 67,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight free play to steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,175 miles

SOME SURFACE CRACKING OF INNER & OUTER WALLS OF O/S FRONT TYRE (TYRE CORDS NOT EXPOSED / SOME CORROSION OF FRONT END OF N/S FRONT OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PANAL (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,473 miles

SLIGHT CORROSSION OF FRONT ENDS OF O/S & N/S FLOOR PANALS TO OUTER SILL PANALS (NOT WITHIN PRESCIBED AREAS) SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,473 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSSION OF FRONT ENDS OF O/S & N/S FLOOR PANALS TO OUTER SILL PANALS (NOT WITHIN PRESCIBED AREAS) SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,593 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 56,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF REAR END OF O/S OUTER SILL PANAL (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA)SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,677 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSION REAR END OF O/S OUTER SILL & UNDER SILL CLOSING PANEL.

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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VFH 861X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFH 861X, 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 VFH 861X?

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What year was VFH 861X registered?

VFH 861X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 March 1982.

Is VFH 861X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFH 861X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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