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XRF 847X

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,399 mi
Last recorded51,399 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRF 847X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,230 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,616 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,567 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 29,664 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 29,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front wiperblade starting to smear

slight coolant loss from offside bottom radiator pipe

Fail 12 May 2010 29,125 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front wiperblade starting to smear

slight coolant loss from offside bottom radiator pipe

Pass 13 May 2009 23,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,639 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2008 23,633 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2007 23,628 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear n/s wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 May 2007 23,628 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear n/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 23,623 miles

front brakes binding slightly

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s boot floor holed, not within 30cm of brakes,steering or suspension

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2006 23,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s boot floor holed not within 30cm of brakes,steering or suspension

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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XRF 847X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRF 847X, 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 XRF 847X registered?

XRF 847X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 June 1982.

Is XRF 847X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRF 847X shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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