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NUU 305Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,582 mi
Last recorded91,582 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 305Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,582 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 91,582 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,567 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,420 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 90,345 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,225 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,995 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 90,116 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NUU 305Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NUU 305Y, 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 NUU 305Y registered?

NUU 305Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 August 1982.

Is NUU 305Y safe to buy?

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