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AKR 932Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKR 932Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,619 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,318 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 71,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,903 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r/ tyre outter wall perrishing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,903 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r/ tyre outter wall perrishing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,528 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,502 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,261 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,486 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,433 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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AKR 932Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AKR 932Y, 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 AKR 932Y registered?

AKR 932Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 August 1982.

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