MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both sills corroded
front sidelights dim
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion in both front wing tops
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion in both front wing tops
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BDG 986Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BDG 986Y, 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 BDG 986Y registered?
BDG 986Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 January 1983.
Is BDG 986Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDG 986Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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