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YUE 924X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,531 mi
Last recorded20,531 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUE 924X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,255 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on inner wheel arches

corrosion present on offside front inner flich under servo

corrosion present on rear panel

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,673 miles

Oil leak

all 3 brake flexiable hoses metal farrul slightly corroded

left hand indicator does not self cancel

slight play in both track control arm front bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 19,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

all 3 brake flexiable hoses metal farrul slightly corroded

left hand indicator does not self cancel

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both track control arm front bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

near side rear brake binding slightly

offside front slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2007 19,548 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

near side rear brake binding slightly

offside front slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,944 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YUE 924X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YUE 924X, 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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YUE 924X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 January 1982.

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