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WPK 191Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPK 191Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,883 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,986 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,704 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,242 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,663 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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WPK 191Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WPK 191Y, 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 WPK 191Y registered?

WPK 191Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is WPK 191Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPK 191Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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