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DEL 140Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 140Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2006 95,860 miles

slight corrosion on both front flexi ferrules

slight corrosion on front offside wing

Fail 18 Apr 2006 95,860 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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DEL 140Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DEL 140Y, 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.

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What year was DEL 140Y registered?

DEL 140Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 April 1983.

Is DEL 140Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 140Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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