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AGW 910Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGW 910Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 92,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,771 miles

Oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 90,771 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,443 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wing

Slight movement at both steering rack rubbers

Slight oil weep at gearbox output shaft seal

Slight oil weep at nearside of engine

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,395 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre, outer sidewall perished

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded but not leaking gases

Slight corrosion at base of A pillar, not affecting any prescribed areas. (will most likely need attention by next MOT)

Slight corrosion to inside of nearside front wing

Slight corrosion to inside of offside wing

Fail 16 Jul 2007 79,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 79,053 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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AGW 910Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AGW 910Y, 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 AGW 910Y registered?

AGW 910Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 April 1983.

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