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XCL 854X

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCL 854X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 84,860 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 11,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 10,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 9,177 miles

engine smokes slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2016 7,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 4,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 2,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 2,877 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 983 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 97,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XCL 854X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XCL 854X, 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 XCL 854X registered?

XCL 854X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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