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EPV 48Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,963 mi
Last recorded48,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 48Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,710 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 46,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

brake caliper locking device insecure lock tabs not in position (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,327 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,759 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,706 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,245 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,616 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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EPV 48Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EPV 48Y, 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 EPV 48Y registered?

EPV 48Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is EPV 48Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPV 48Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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