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CKE 969Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,155 mi
Last recorded71,155 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKE 969Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,100 miles

Bumper end caps missing

Offside Rear Inner Wing rusting

Offside and nearside rear lower wings rusting

Rear Inner valance corroded

Upper and lower front panel rusting

Fail 8 May 2018 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside and offside rear lower wings rusting

Offside Rear inner wing rusting

Rear Inner Valance corroded

Rear bumper end caps missing

upper and lower front panel rusting

Pass 8 May 2017 70,166 miles

Bumper end caps missing rear

Nearside and offside rear lower wings rusting

Offside Rear Inner wing

Rear inner valance rusting

Fail 4 May 2017 70,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bumper end caps missing rear

Nearside and offside rear lower wings rusting

Offside Rear Inner wing

Rear inner valance rusting

Pass 3 May 2016 69,085 miles

Bumper end caps missing

Nearside and offside rear lower wings rusting

Offside Rear inner wing rusting

Rear inner valance corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 67,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nearside rear door step rusting

offside inner wing rusting

rear bumper end caps missing

rear inner valance rusting

rear lower wing edges rusting

Pass 1 May 2014 66,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bumper end caps missing

Pass 22 May 2013 63,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,901 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 61,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 54,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside / sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 May 2011 54,428 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside / sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2010 48,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,428 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wing corroded,under bonnet

Pass 22 May 2009 44,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion front panel

slight corrosion offside front wing

Fail 18 May 2009 44,162 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion front panel

slight corrosion offside front wing

Pass 29 May 2008 38,193 miles

Lower effort at o/s/r service and parking brake, may need repair or adjustment, n/s/f chassis rail under car holed and corroded.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2008 38,193 miles

Lower effort at o/s/r service and parking brake, may need repair or adjustment, n/s/f chassis rail under car holed and corroded.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,947 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 37,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear door not opening from outside †

rear sills rusted and holed

under battery tray heavily corroded

wear in nearside steering drumstick

nearside front chassis excessively rusted and holed and in my opinion dangerous

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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CKE 969Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CKE 969Y, 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 CKE 969Y registered?

CKE 969Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 August 1982.

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