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TJB 133Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,921 mi
Last recorded30,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJB 133Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 30,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 30,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,042 miles

nsf bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 29,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,256 miles

front tie bar rubbers poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2012 28,256 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

steering stiff

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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TJB 133Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TJB 133Y, 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 TJB 133Y registered?

TJB 133Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 December 1982.

Is TJB 133Y safe to buy?

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