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WCU 819Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,820 mi
Last recorded44,820 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 819Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 44,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,814 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,701 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 44,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,635 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,174 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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WCU 819Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WCU 819Y, 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 WCU 819Y registered?

WCU 819Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is WCU 819Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 819Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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