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XLL 892X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,324 mi
Last recorded54,324 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLL 892X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,324 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,385 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 53,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 26 May 2010 52,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 52,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,040 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 51,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,899 miles

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

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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XLL 892X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLL 892X, 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 XLL 892X registered?

XLL 892X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 April 1982.

Is XLL 892X safe to buy?

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