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JBW 707Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,336 mi
Last recorded89,336 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 707Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,336 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JBW 707Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JBW 707Y, 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 JBW 707Y registered?

JBW 707Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is JBW 707Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 707Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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