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XBY 351X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,015 mi
Last recorded30,015 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 351X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,015 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 30,015 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,004 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 30,004 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,934 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 29,934 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 29,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 29,905 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 29,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2015 29,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2015 29,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2014 29,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 29,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 29,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 27,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 27,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 27,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,935 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,753 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,753 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,777 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 351X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XBY 351X, 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 351X registered?

XBY 351X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 April 1982.

Is XBY 351X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBY 351X shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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