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WLH 339X

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,214 mi
Last recorded99,214 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLH 339X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 99,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,406 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,865 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play on o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2006 75,362 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2006 71,848 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 71,848 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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WLH 339X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 WLH 339X, 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 WLH 339X registered?

WLH 339X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is WLH 339X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLH 339X shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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