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RCA 140Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2006
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 140Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2006 68,682 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 68,682 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

offside rear outer position lamp not working

oil leak

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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RCA 140Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCA 140Y, 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 RCA 140Y registered?

RCA 140Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 September 1982.

Is RCA 140Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 140Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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