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JBW 681Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 681Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,514 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

body corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,387 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 58,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,170 miles

slight play in o/s track arn joint

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,771 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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JBW 681Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JBW 681Y, 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

How do I check the history of JBW 681Y?

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What year was JBW 681Y registered?

JBW 681Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 January 1983.

Is JBW 681Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 681Y shows 8 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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