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YCX 193Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,173 mi
Last recorded5,173 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCX 193Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 5,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,152 miles

All under body pannels starting to corrode.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight markings to windscreen

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 5,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All under body pannels starting to corrode

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight markings to windscreen

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2006 1,283 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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YCX 193Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCX 193Y, 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 YCX 193Y registered?

YCX 193Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YCX 193Y safe to buy?

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