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DRS 192Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,814 mi
Last recorded18,814 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 192Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 18,814 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 18,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear join to flexi. (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting (inner sill) holed. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

slight damage to front chassis legs.

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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DRS 192Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 3,000cc 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 DRS 192Y, 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 DRS 192Y registered?

DRS 192Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is DRS 192Y safe to buy?

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