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BBA 18Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,727 mi
Last recorded65,727 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBA 18Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,957 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,256 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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BBA 18Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BBA 18Y, 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 BBA 18Y registered?

BBA 18Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is BBA 18Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBA 18Y shows 13 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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