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EWC 350Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,842 mi
Last recorded55,842 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWC 350Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,842 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,642 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 55,636 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking From reservoir connection (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,445 miles

Corrosion to offside front lower wing and slight various surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,134 miles

Corrosion at OS lower wing/sill

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,886 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,748 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,537 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,290 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2008 52,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,559 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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EWC 350Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWC 350Y, 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 EWC 350Y registered?

EWC 350Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is EWC 350Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWC 350Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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