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STF 965Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,271 mi
Last recorded58,271 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 965Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,271 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,518 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

off side front tyre is perished and damage to sidewall, exhaust rear silencer is corroded, near side front chassis leg is corroded

small chip in screen, near side wiper blade is split, slight play in steering column, oil leak from engine, slight play in front wheel bearings,

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,391 miles

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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STF 965Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc 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 STF 965Y, 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 STF 965Y registered?

STF 965Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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