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HJN 418Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,152 mi
Last recorded52,152 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJN 418Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 52,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 51,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 51,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,528 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside /upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,337 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 51,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,269 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Fail 31 Aug 2016 51,266 miles

Battery insecure clamp and bolt are resting behind the battery (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor innoperative (8.2.3)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2014 51,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,172 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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HJN 418Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJN 418Y, 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 HJN 418Y registered?

HJN 418Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is HJN 418Y safe to buy?

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