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DVG 387Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,394 mi
Last recorded95,394 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 387Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,394 miles

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

slight play n/s/f

wings corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2008 95,394 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

slight play n/s/f

wings corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2005 94,777 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DVG 387Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVG 387Y, 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.

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What year was DVG 387Y registered?

DVG 387Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is DVG 387Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVG 387Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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