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HHJ 860Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHJ 860Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,932 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,360 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 98,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 98,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 98,494 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 98,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,435 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 94,698 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 94,696 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 93,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 93,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 92,697 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 90,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 88,108 miles

all under body has been blacked over

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 860Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 860Y, 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 HHJ 860Y registered?

HHJ 860Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 January 1983.

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The MOT history for HHJ 860Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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