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VPR 673X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,623 mi
Last recorded17,623 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPR 673X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,623 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 17,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,918 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 16,918 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,438 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 14,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,561 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 8,703 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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VPR 673X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VPR 673X, 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 VPR 673X registered?

VPR 673X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 April 1982.

Is VPR 673X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPR 673X shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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