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BRW 861Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 861Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 87,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 86,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 84,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,028 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,445 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,014 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 77,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,451 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,451 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 68,037 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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BRW 861Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BRW 861Y, 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 BRW 861Y registered?

BRW 861Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is BRW 861Y safe to buy?

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