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ALN 702Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALN 702Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,296 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 63,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,731 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 56,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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ALN 702Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ALN 702Y, 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 ALN 702Y registered?

ALN 702Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is ALN 702Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALN 702Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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