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LHW 100Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 100Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,252 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,390 miles

both front tyres badly perished and worn close to limits

both rear tyres badly perished and worn close to legal limits

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,354 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 43,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,792 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,701 miles

rear service brake slightly out of balance

rear suspension bushes slight deterioration

Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,701 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear service brake slightly out of balance

rear suspension bushes slight deterioration

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,711 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,473 miles

slight play rear void bushes

underbody heavily undersield

Pass 22 Dec 2007 36,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,151 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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LHW 100Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LHW 100Y, 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 LHW 100Y registered?

LHW 100Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is LHW 100Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHW 100Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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