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AJA 889Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,723 mi
Last recorded5,723 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJA 889Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2017 5,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 5,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 5,603 miles

fuel pipes front tank corroded. not leaking at time of test

lower vehicle has slight corrosion

nearside rear upper and lower suspension void bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside steering rack gaitor starting to perish / crack

offside rear upper and lower suspension void bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear wheel has slight binding

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,541 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 5,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,403 miles

center exhaust rubber cracking

no rear seat belts fitted

slite bind on off side rear wheel

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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AJA 889Y 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 100%.

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 AJA 889Y, 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 AJA 889Y registered?

AJA 889Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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