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EJN 988Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,265 mi
Last recorded22,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 988Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 22,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,198 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 22,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 21,912 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated 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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EJN 988Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EJN 988Y, 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 EJN 988Y registered?

EJN 988Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is EJN 988Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJN 988Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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