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VBV 440Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,636 mi
Last recorded8,636 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 440Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 8,636 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 8,636 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 8,089 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe slightly corroded. rear

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general slight corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 98,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,712 miles

offside headlight pattern just acceptable

slight leak on exhaust rear joint

Fail 4 Jan 2008 90,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlight pattern just acceptable

slight leak on exhaust rear joint

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,183 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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VBV 440Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBV 440Y, 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 VBV 440Y registered?

VBV 440Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VBV 440Y safe to buy?

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