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XAJ 644Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,442 mi
Last recorded44,442 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAJ 644Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play SLIGHT - play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive i.e. - gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

odd size tyres - front to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,330 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 44,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,319 miles

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,308 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 44,308 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,966 miles

light scratch on screen

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

some movement in front sub-frame mounting bushes

Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,966 miles

Steering rack gaiter split n/s (2.2.D.2d)

light scratch on screen

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

some movement in front sub-frame mounting bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,849 miles

light scratch on windscreen

odd size tyres front to rear

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

slight movement in o/s and n/s front suspension subframe top mount (to chassis) bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

light scratch on windscreen

odd size tyres front to rear

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

slight movement in o/s and n/s front suspension subframe top mount (to chassis) bushes

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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XAJ 644Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XAJ 644Y, 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 XAJ 644Y registered?

XAJ 644Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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