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XBY 22X

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 22X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 72,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 70,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,811 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge just within legal limit

rear brake pipe across diff slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,169 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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XBY 22X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XBY 22X, 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 XBY 22X registered?

XBY 22X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 April 1982.

Is XBY 22X safe to buy?

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