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HYB 391Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,411 mi
Last recorded20,411 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYB 391Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front valance pannel corroded

o/s sill to floor seam separating at front

slight voltage drop n/s/r lamp cluster

Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust fouling rear suspension

front valance pannel corroded

o/s sill to floor seam separating at front

slight voltage drop n/s/r lamp cluster

Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,364 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 94,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 94,219 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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HYB 391Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc 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 HYB 391Y, 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 HYB 391Y registered?

HYB 391Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 January 1983.

Is HYB 391Y safe to buy?

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