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ATO 774Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

853 mi
Last recorded853 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 774Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 May 2009 853 miles

both front subframe bushes begining to deteriorate

brakes may require servising

front suspension begining to show signs of wear

underside begining to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2007 89,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 78,947 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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ATO 774Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ATO 774Y, 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 ATO 774Y registered?

ATO 774Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ATO 774Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATO 774Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATO 774Y have outstanding finance?

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