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VUF 932Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,681 mi
Last recorded50,681 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 932Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2025 50,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 49,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 48,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 47,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,483 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,503 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,298 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,663 miles

front suspension anti-roll bar verticle links rubber bushs cracked /perisheds -no excess free movement

slight free movement in near side and offside steering rack end ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,552 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear flexible brake hoses/also slight softness of hoses due to age (cords not exposed)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,440 miles

front and rear flexible brake hoses slightly degrading(ok at this time)

rear axle lower trailing arm void bushs bonding starting to seperate

slight free movement in steering rack ball joint ends

Pass 18 Aug 2005 42,297 miles

centre exhaust corroded

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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VUF 932Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUF 932Y, 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 VUF 932Y registered?

VUF 932Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is VUF 932Y safe to buy?

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