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HYM 231W

1981 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,793 mi
Last recorded42,793 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYM 231W
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 42,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,104 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 40,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 40,000 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HYM 231W is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 HYM 231W, 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 45 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 HYM 231W registered?

HYM 231W is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is HYM 231W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYM 231W shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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