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TKY 552Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,554 mi
Last recorded32,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKY 552Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,119 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 23,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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TKY 552Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKY 552Y, 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.

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What year was TKY 552Y registered?

TKY 552Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is TKY 552Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKY 552Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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