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BKP 319Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,739 mi
Last recorded33,739 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKP 319Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 33,276 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,555 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,528 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub-frame mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub-frame mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 31,998 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,457 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,457 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,941 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,558 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,365 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,018 miles

h/brake cable mounts onto backplate lose

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,264 miles

handbrake cables not secure in backplates

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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BKP 319Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BKP 319Y, 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 BKP 319Y registered?

BKP 319Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BKP 319Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKP 319Y shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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