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ALN 938Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,411 mi
Last recorded14,411 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALN 938Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,411 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 14,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,282 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,725 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,319 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,189 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,746 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 6,121 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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ALN 938Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ALN 938Y, 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 ALN 938Y registered?

ALN 938Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is ALN 938Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALN 938Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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