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VHN 704Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,350 mi
Last recorded4,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 704Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front bearing dust caps missing

propshaft joint defective

Fail 2 Jul 2012 4,333 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front bearing dust caps missing

propshaft joint defective

Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,060 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 96,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 92,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 91,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 91,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 89,172 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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VHN 704Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHN 704Y, 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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VHN 704Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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