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FYV 496V

1984 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,031 mi
Last recorded70,031 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Cortina64,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYV 496V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly binding.recommend clean and adjust.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

brake hoses look good but are old

o/s/f inner wing corroded near pedal box prescribed area

under body generally corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body has many weld repairs and is corroding

brake hoses look good but are old

o/s handbrake half efficency of n/s

slight oil smoke at idle

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,386 miles

suspension bushes perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body has many weld repairs and is corroding

brake hoses look good but are old

o/s handbrake half efficency of n/s

slight oil smoke at idle

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,186 miles

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

body has many weld repairs and is corroding

brake hoses look good but our old

carb has been leaking fuel ok at time of test

slight oil smoke at idle

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,871 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,870 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,250 miles

Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edge †

vacuum leak on inlet manifold †rear tyres perrished but not exposing cord †

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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FYV 496V is a 1984 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 64,852 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 FYV 496V, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FYV 496V is a 1984 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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