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LHW 49Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,032 mi
Last recorded73,032 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 49Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,025 miles

Fuel pipe leaking top steelpipe into tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slight leak

slight play in lower steering column universal joints

Pass 24 May 2018 72,980 miles

brake fluid low

brake pedal bushes worn and slight side movement

fuel tank damp

nearside rear footbrake low

radiator leaking

Pass 30 May 2017 72,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,601 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F tyre starting to crack in side walls and tread

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,544 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 49Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 49Y, 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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LHW 49Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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