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BWK 326Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,410 mi
Last recorded33,410 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWK 326Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 33,410 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,012 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 32,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,429 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 29,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside lower ball joint dust cover missing

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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BWK 326Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWK 326Y, 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 BWK 326Y registered?

BWK 326Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is BWK 326Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWK 326Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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