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HHJ 841Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,425 mi
Last recorded51,425 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHJ 841Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 51,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 51,107 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 51,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Nearside front lower wing corroded.

Offside front lower wing corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,978 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,978 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,987 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,448 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,947 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear void bushes are worn/perished

corossion started on nsr closing panel

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,908 miles

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

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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HHJ 841Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HHJ 841Y, 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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HHJ 841Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 January 1983.

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