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DVH 464Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,930 mi
Last recorded52,930 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVH 464Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,189 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 47,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting split floor (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting split floor (6.6.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,380 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,109 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 19,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 16,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,675 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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DVH 464Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVH 464Y, 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 DVH 464Y registered?

DVH 464Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is DVH 464Y safe to buy?

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