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CLP 23Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,086 mi
Last recorded24,086 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLP 23Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,086 miles

N/s/r spring poorly located

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,769 miles

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

n/s/r spring poorly located

Pass 22 May 2014 23,396 miles

all tyres side walls cracked

Pass 17 May 2013 23,167 miles

all tyres side walls cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,237 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,003 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,942 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 21,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,929 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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CLP 23Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Blue 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 CLP 23Y, 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 CLP 23Y registered?

CLP 23Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 January 1983.

Is CLP 23Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLP 23Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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