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WKO 595X

1982 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,592 mi
Last recorded70,592 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKO 595X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrsion on rear of sills

Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrsion on rear of sills

Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,542 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 69,534 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

N/S/F brake caliper sticking slightly ok on brake test.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 68,586 miles

N/S/F brake slightly binding.

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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WKO 595X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKO 595X, 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 WKO 595X registered?

WKO 595X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is WKO 595X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKO 595X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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