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WRB 870Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,188 mi
Last recorded57,188 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRB 870Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,188 miles

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

signs of leak at fuel tank

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 55,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,132 miles

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

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

rear seat elts not fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,544 miles

both top rear axle bushes split slightly

o/s/r lower rear axle bush splitting slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,559 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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WRB 870Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WRB 870Y, 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

How do I check the history of WRB 870Y?

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What year was WRB 870Y registered?

WRB 870Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is WRB 870Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRB 870Y shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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