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JYA 980Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 980Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,401 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2013 72,500 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f lower wing rusty

slight play in n/s rack end

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 17 May 2013 72,500 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f lower wing rusty

slight play in n/s rack end

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

welding to rear sills, unable to check fully due to heavy underseal

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,659 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,050 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,050 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 57,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,763 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 54,763 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,854 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 52,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,045 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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JYA 980Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JYA 980Y, 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 JYA 980Y registered?

JYA 980Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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