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CWU 309Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,087 mi
Last recorded17,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWU 309Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,087 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion present rear valance panel, outer sills and underside of vehicle, not excessive in prescribed areas. Inspection limited by paint and underseal

Pass 3 May 2017 16,998 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 16,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear Silencer (7.1.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 16,551 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,130 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 16,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 16,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

Offside front floor corroded.

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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CWU 309Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWU 309Y, 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.

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What year was CWU 309Y registered?

CWU 309Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 August 1982.

Is CWU 309Y safe to buy?

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