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YNR 874Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNR 874Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 96,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 96,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 96,507 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 91,731 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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YNR 874Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNR 874Y, 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 YNR 874Y?

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What year was YNR 874Y registered?

YNR 874Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 October 1982.

Is YNR 874Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNR 874Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YNR 874Y have outstanding finance?

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