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ACK 395Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,343 mi
Last recorded33,343 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 395Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 31,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear on osr tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,065 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,048 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,458 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,441 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 May 2007 30,423 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2006 30,054 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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ACK 395Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ACK 395Y, 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.

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What year was ACK 395Y registered?

ACK 395Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 December 1982.

Is ACK 395Y safe to buy?

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