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BLC 242Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLC 242Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,509 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,509 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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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BLC 242Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BLC 242Y, 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 BLC 242Y registered?

BLC 242Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is BLC 242Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLC 242Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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