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XEC 536Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,389 mi
Last recorded70,389 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEC 536Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,845 miles

both rear lower wing/cover panels corroded

n/s rear tyre perrished/split

Fail 3 Aug 2012 69,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both rear lower wing/cover panels corroded

n/s rear tyre perrished/split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall starting to become cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,296 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of corrosion throughout underside

vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 9 Aug 2008 57,331 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,330 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,182 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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XEC 536Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEC 536Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEC 536Y registered?

XEC 536Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 September 1982.

Is XEC 536Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEC 536Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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