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XGV 820X

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,375 mi
Last recorded42,375 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGV 820X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,115 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 41,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,401 miles

Nail used as locking device in N/S/F track rod end

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,151 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,106 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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XGV 820X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XGV 820X, 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 XGV 820X registered?

XGV 820X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 June 1982.

Is XGV 820X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGV 820X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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