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FVL 772Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,921 mi
Last recorded73,921 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 772Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 73,921 miles

some corossion to outer sills

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,373 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f chassis

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 71,829 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 71,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrossion to underbody

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,651 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight wear to front tie rod bushes

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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FVL 772Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FVL 772Y, 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 FVL 772Y registered?

FVL 772Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is FVL 772Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 772Y shows 6 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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