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DPW 965Y

1982 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,793 mi
Last recorded85,793 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPW 965Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 85,793 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 85,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,699 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,505 miles

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

slight play in o/s/steering rack end

Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,505 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/steering rack end

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,668 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,974 miles

Oil leak

both front top bed bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,026 miles

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 965Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DPW 965Y, 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.

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What year was DPW 965Y registered?

DPW 965Y is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 December 1982.

Is DPW 965Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPW 965Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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