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DWL 7Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,389 mi
Last recorded37,389 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWL 7Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 37,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 36,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,375 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 36,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,191 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 36,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,709 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,698 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 35,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,471 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 35,413 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,296 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 35,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

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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DWL 7Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DWL 7Y, 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 DWL 7Y registered?

DWL 7Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 January 1983.

Is DWL 7Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWL 7Y shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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