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WVF 893X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,331 mi
Last recorded11,331 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVF 893X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 11,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 11,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,202 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,782 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 9,849 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 9,847 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 9,522 miles

both front tie bar front bushes worn. slight wear to n/s anti roll bar link bushes.slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

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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WVF 893X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WVF 893X, 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 WVF 893X registered?

WVF 893X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 January 1982.

Is WVF 893X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVF 893X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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