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DLO 925Y

1983 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,035 mi
Last recorded3,035 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLO 925Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 3,035 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,551 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear void bushes worn

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2009 1,147 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing badly corroded

rear chassis n/s and o/s badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,646 miles

poor earth rear n/s lamp

Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 92,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres perished

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

slight corrosion to uter sills

Pass 28 Jul 2005 88,927 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 88,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DLO 925Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DLO 925Y, 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 DLO 925Y registered?

DLO 925Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is DLO 925Y safe to buy?

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