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YLX 873X

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,188 mi
Last recorded84,188 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 873X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,188 miles

both front brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

both steering rack ends have slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

both steering rack ends have slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,559 miles

o/s front anti roll bar bush wearing ;slight play in rack ;sills floor and sill backs corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2008 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front anti roll bar bush wearing ;slight play in rack ;sills floor and sill backs corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2007 77,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 75,567 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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YLX 873X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLX 873X, 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 YLX 873X registered?

YLX 873X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for YLX 873X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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