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HTW 335Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 2895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTW 335Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 88,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,578 miles

Corrosion to rear quarters

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion to rear quarter

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 88,096 miles

Both rear lower quarter panels corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear panel corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear panel corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,694 miles

both front floors rusty

slight corrsion to both outer sill

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 84,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,850 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 90,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HTW 335Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 2,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HTW 335Y, 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 HTW 335Y registered?

HTW 335Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 December 1982.

Is HTW 335Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTW 335Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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