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ALH 878Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 878Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

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Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 66,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 56,186 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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ALH 878Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ALH 878Y, 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 ALH 878Y registered?

ALH 878Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is ALH 878Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALH 878Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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