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VGW 432X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,033 mi
Last recorded69,033 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGW 432X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 69,033 miles

front anti roll bar bushes are perished

nearside tyres are close to limit

steering rack worn on the offside

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 May 2007 69,033 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti roll bar link pin bushes are perished

nearside tyres are close to limit

seat belts not fitted in the rear

steering rack worn on the offside

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2006 63,978 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pads low

nearside and offide front footwells/ A pillar brusty and thin

nearside front inner arch thin

offside front floor thin

Fail 20 May 2006 63,877 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rusty

front brake pads low

nearside and offside front footwells/ A ,pillar rusty and thin

nearside front inner arch thin

offside front floor thin

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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VGW 432X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VGW 432X, 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 VGW 432X registered?

VGW 432X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 July 1982.

Is VGW 432X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGW 432X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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