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YAH 716X

1982 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,441 mi
Last recorded29,441 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAH 716X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,441 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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YAH 716X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YAH 716X, 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 YAH 716X registered?

YAH 716X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 March 1982.

Is YAH 716X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAH 716X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAH 716X have outstanding finance?

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