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WPV 93X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,498 mi
Last recorded36,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPV 93X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor slight corroded

Offside Rear parking brake slight low

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor slight corroded

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,146 miles

Offside Front jack point slight corroded

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,807 miles

Offside Front jack point slight corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 35,695 miles

bumpers missing

Pass 31 May 2014 35,305 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,579 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front bulk head and off side front chassis and front behind lights corrosion in non presscribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,876 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front under lights corroded in non presscribed area and light corroion in off side inner wing /bulk head

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,507 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 28,503 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,836 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WPV 93X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WPV 93X, 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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WPV 93X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 March 1982.

Is WPV 93X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPV 93X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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