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CRE 696Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

549 mi
Last recorded549 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 696Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 517 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 216 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front bumper moulding insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2008 216 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front bumper moulding insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,317 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2007 99,308 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 97,215 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 94,935 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 94,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

holes in both rear inner sills

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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CRE 696Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CRE 696Y, 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 CRE 696Y registered?

CRE 696Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 January 1983.

Is CRE 696Y safe to buy?

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