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FKL 366Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,735 mi
Last recorded97,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKL 366Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 95,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,514 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 92,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 90,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 90,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 88,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,067 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,341 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,834 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,560 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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FKL 366Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,803 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 FKL 366Y, 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 43 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 FKL 366Y registered?

FKL 366Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 February 1983.

Is FKL 366Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKL 366Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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