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CKN 982Y

1982 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,974 mi
Last recorded24,974 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKN 982Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,974 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,775 miles

n,s,f and o,s,f inner rack ends have play

Fail 12 Sep 2014 22,773 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n,s,f and o,s,f inner rack ends have play

Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,766 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SURFACE CRACKS

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 22,503 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CKN 982Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CKN 982Y, 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 CKN 982Y registered?

CKN 982Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is CKN 982Y safe to buy?

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