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DPW 960Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,227 mi
Last recorded43,227 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPW 960Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,227 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front valance corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 43,227 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front valance corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,008 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,134 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,134 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,445 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 41,445 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DPW 960Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 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 DPW 960Y, 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 44 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 DPW 960Y registered?

DPW 960Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is DPW 960Y safe to buy?

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