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APV 87Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,496 mi
Last recorded38,496 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPV 87Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 38,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 38,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 38,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 38,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,799 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,304 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,919 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,347 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,187 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

temp gauge sensor disconnected

Pass 2 May 2008 34,930 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,614 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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APV 87Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 APV 87Y, 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 APV 87Y registered?

APV 87Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is APV 87Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APV 87Y shows 18 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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