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ALK 117Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,964 mi
Last recorded17,964 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALK 117Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 17,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 16,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 15,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 14,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 13,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 12,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 11,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 9,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 6,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 2,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,844 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,269 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 93,156 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 93,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,045 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,188 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,541 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ALK 117Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ALK 117Y, 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 ALK 117Y registered?

ALK 117Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is ALK 117Y safe to buy?

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