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DGN 893X

1981 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

6,677 mi
Last recorded6,677 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGN 893X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 6,677 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2020 85,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 84,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,461 miles

both rear tyres worn very near limit

corrosion to body, sills, wheelarches and floors - not considered criteria

nearside front indicator damaged

tested with no passenger seats fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 84,461 miles

both front brakes binding

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to fron and rear wheel arches

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

offside front floor corroded through - not considered criteria

offside rear tyre worn near limit

tested with no passenger seats fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2012 84,461 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brakes binding

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to fron and rear wheel arches

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

offside front floor corroded through - not considered criteria

offside rear tyre worn near limit

tested with no passenger seats fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,463 miles

nearside and offside front floors corroded through - not considered criteria

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded through - not considered criteria

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 17 Jul 2010 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front floors corroded through - not considered criteria

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded through - not considered criteria

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 1 Mar 2010 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to body, sills, floors, wheelarches and door shuts

minor leak from rear exhaust joint

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,697 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to sills, body, floors and jacking points

engine slight smoky

front and rear suspension bushes perished and play

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 7 Mar 2009 83,652 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to sills, body, floors and jacking points

engine slight smoky

front and rear suspension bushes perished and play

play in nearside and offside steering rack

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,791 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 89,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 79,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 78,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to sills and wheelarches

oil leak

small blow from rear exhaust joint

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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DGN 893X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 DGN 893X, 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 45 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 DGN 893X registered?

DGN 893X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 December 1981.

Is DGN 893X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGN 893X shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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