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OWN 774Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

425,578 mi
Last recorded425,578 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 774Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 425,578 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 42,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 41,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,500 miles

veh restored

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front back plate contaminated by oil or grease?

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,769 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 39,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,845 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 39,675 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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OWN 774Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OWN 774Y, 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 OWN 774Y registered?

OWN 774Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 October 1982.

Is OWN 774Y safe to buy?

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