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EJO 990Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJO 990Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,214 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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EJO 990Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJO 990Y, 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

How do I check the history of EJO 990Y?

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What year was EJO 990Y registered?

EJO 990Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 February 1983.

Is EJO 990Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJO 990Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJO 990Y have outstanding finance?

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