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XAV 552X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,024 mi
Last recorded16,024 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAV 552X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 16,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,625 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 15,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 15,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 15,341 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,251 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 15,251 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indicator on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 15,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,689 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 14,684 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,845 miles

nearside front tyre splitting and perishing

play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2015 13,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre splitting and perishing

play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 11,823 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2011 11,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2010 11,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,184 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,525 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 6,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,456 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 1,456 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XAV 552X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XAV 552X, 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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XAV 552X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 June 1982.

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