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EUR 869Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,017 mi
Last recorded61,017 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUR 869Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 61,017 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,429 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 47,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,602 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 46,602 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,404 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 46,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 46,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,925 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,769 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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EUR 869Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue 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 EUR 869Y, 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 EUR 869Y registered?

EUR 869Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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