MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MSN 978Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MSN 978Y, 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
How do I check the history of MSN 978Y?
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What year was MSN 978Y registered?
MSN 978Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 September 1982.
Is MSN 978Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for MSN 978Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MSN 978Y have outstanding finance?
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