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EJT 858Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,532 mi
Last recorded8,532 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 858Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,532 miles

nearside rear chassis rail corroded in places

offside rear tyre small cut in sidewall

slight play in steering rack

some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2009 8,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear chassis rail corroded in places

offside rear tyre small cut in sidewall

slight play in steering rack

some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 96,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 96,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion in boot under bonnet on underside

slight play in steering joints

water hose comeing of rad badly damaged

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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EJT 858Y 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 60%.

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 EJT 858Y, 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 EJT 858Y registered?

EJT 858Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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