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VCK 750Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCK 750Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 78,003 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,300 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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VCK 750Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc 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 VCK 750Y, 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 VCK 750Y registered?

VCK 750Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VCK 750Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCK 750Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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