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YBJ 930Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,761 mi
Last recorded23,761 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 930Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 23,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 23,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 23,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,349 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexible hoses perished

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,010 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 23,010 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,044 miles

Offside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 21,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 20,412 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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YBJ 930Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YBJ 930Y, 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 YBJ 930Y registered?

YBJ 930Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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The MOT history for YBJ 930Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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