MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front anti roll bar bushes are perished
nearside tyres are close to limit
steering rack worn on the offside
temp fuel cap fitted
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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