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CHD 786Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,608 mi
Last recorded43,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHD 786Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 43,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 43,591 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underside has been underseald

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,532 miles

Offside Rear under sill has corrosion starting

all underside has been heavly undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,464 miles

all underside has been heavly under sealed all over

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2018 43,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Inner wing (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,523 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,336 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,329 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,291 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,291 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,217 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 42,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CHD 786Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CHD 786Y, 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 CHD 786Y registered?

CHD 786Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 January 1983.

Is CHD 786Y safe to buy?

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