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XLJ 614X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,129 mi
Last recorded49,129 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 614X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 49,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 48,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 48,223 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,143 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,458 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 45,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,584 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 42,556 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE BIND

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 40,739 miles

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 4 Oct 2014 40,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight bind nsf brake

nsr tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,886 miles

both front top ball joint grease covers split

both rear tyres perishing small cuts

general corrosion under vehicle

slight movement in both front sub frame top bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,952 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine slightly smokey

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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XLJ 614X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLJ 614X, 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 XLJ 614X registered?

XLJ 614X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 June 1982.

Is XLJ 614X safe to buy?

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