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UHG 689Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,456 mi
Last recorded49,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHG 689Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,456 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,623 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 42,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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UHG 689Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UHG 689Y, 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 UHG 689Y registered?

UHG 689Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is UHG 689Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHG 689Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UHG 689Y have outstanding finance?

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