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CFX 918Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,394 mi
Last recorded20,394 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFX 918Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,404 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 4,988 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wires need tiding up drivers area

Fail 24 Sep 2007 4,985 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wires need tiding up drivers area

Pass 21 Sep 2006 2,403 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

age cracks o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 23 Sep 2005 99,663 miles

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

age cracks o/s and n/s /f tyres

surface corosion o/s/r outer chassis sill

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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CFX 918Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CFX 918Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CFX 918Y registered?

CFX 918Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 March 1983.

Is CFX 918Y safe to buy?

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