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KBM 666Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,089 mi
Last recorded31,089 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBM 666Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,089 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 31,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 30,960 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 30,960 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 30,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding os and ns front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os and ns front tie rod arm bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

os and ns front suspension arms corroded

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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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KBM 666Y 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 40%.

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 KBM 666Y, 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 KBM 666Y registered?

KBM 666Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is KBM 666Y safe to buy?

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