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KOR 681Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,507 mi
Last recorded2,507 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOR 681Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 2,507 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,800 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,838 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 66,776 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,989 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,549 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 56,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

pass advise footbrake travel then went o.k

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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KOR 681Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KOR 681Y, 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 KOR 681Y registered?

KOR 681Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is KOR 681Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOR 681Y 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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