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WPC 143Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,483 mi
Last recorded69,483 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 143Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 69,483 miles

Centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Engine has a coolant leak

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Reversing lamps not working

Spare tyre flat

Steering column universal joint has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 69,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust rubber split

Engine has a coolant leak

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamps not working

Spare tyre flat

Steering column universal joint has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,893 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear hole in wheel arch

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced on application

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front axle middle upper mounting bushes for play

service brake peddle travel

welding and repairs to sills and chassis

Fail 19 Apr 2018 65,777 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear hole in wheel arch

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced on application

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front axle middle upper mounting bushes for play

service brake peddle travel

welding and repairs to sills and chassis

Pass 2 May 2017 62,000 miles

Nearside indicator tell tale light not inoperative but audible sound noise sounding

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

all tyres perishing and cracking

fitment of rear brake hose

injuries in nearside and offside of windscreen swept areas

Pass 2 May 2017 62,000 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

all tyres perishing and cracking

fitment of rear brake hose

indicator tell tale light inoperative but audible sound noise sounding

injuries in nearside and offside of windscreen swept areras

Fail 2 May 2017 62,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

all tyres perishing and cracking

fitment of rear brake hose

indicator tell tale light inoperative but audible sound noise sounding

injuries in nearside and offside of windscreen swept areras

Pass 3 May 2016 59,676 miles

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

Nearside indicator visual tell tell not working

Offside Front floor well corroded though out side prescribed area

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

Rear brake hose slighty twisted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet prop clip broken & grommet missing

reverse lamps not working

Fail 3 May 2016 59,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside indicator visual tell tell not working

Offside Front floor well corroded though out side prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake hose slighty twisted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet prop clip broken & grommet missing

reverse lamps not working

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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WPC 143Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPC 143Y, 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 WPC 143Y registered?

WPC 143Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is WPC 143Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPC 143Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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