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MYN 132X

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,922 mi
Last recorded57,922 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYN 132X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 57,922 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside rusty in places

Pass 4 Jan 2025 57,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2006 53,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MYN 132X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYN 132X, 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 MYN 132X registered?

MYN 132X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is MYN 132X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYN 132X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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