MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,964 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
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)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for ALK 117Y shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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