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ADG 745Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,755 mi
Last recorded46,755 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADG 745Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 43,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,682 miles

Rack joints showing slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,303 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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ADG 745Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ADG 745Y, 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

How do I check the history of ADG 745Y?

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What year was ADG 745Y registered?

ADG 745Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is ADG 745Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADG 745Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADG 745Y have outstanding finance?

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