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FHK 48Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 3147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,386 mi
Last recorded62,386 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHK 48Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,147cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 62,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 60,245 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,216 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,986 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 56,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,394 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,766 miles

Non Standard Door Handles Fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,766 miles

Non Standard Door Handles Fitted

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,143 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,561 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,677 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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FHK 48Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Green with a 3,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FHK 48Y, 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 FHK 48Y registered?

FHK 48Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is FHK 48Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHK 48Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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