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VPL 392Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,237 mi
Last recorded5,237 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 392Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 5,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 4,261 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 3,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to nearside rear across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 3,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to nearside rear across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 2,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,201 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres split and pearished

brake pipes corroded

o,s front inner wheel arch corroded

rear diff noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,574 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside sill damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,230 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 85,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,464 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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VPL 392Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPL 392Y, 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 VPL 392Y registered?

VPL 392Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is VPL 392Y safe to buy?

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