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CLN 939Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,671 mi
Last recorded7,671 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLN 939Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,671 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 6,737 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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CLN 939Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CLN 939Y, 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 CLN 939Y registered?

CLN 939Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 January 1983.

Is CLN 939Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLN 939Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLN 939Y have outstanding finance?

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