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WTT 89X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTT 89X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,664 miles

rear exhaust blowing slightly

rear inner/outer sills and rear inner arches corroded

rear light lenses faded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,116 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear joint and back box blowing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,749 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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WTT 89X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTT 89X, 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 WTT 89X registered?

WTT 89X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 April 1982.

Is WTT 89X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTT 89X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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