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GHK 40Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHK 40Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 88,576 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 85,258 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 8,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 83,498 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,490 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GHK 40Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GHK 40Y, 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 GHK 40Y registered?

GHK 40Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is GHK 40Y safe to buy?

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