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KVL 956Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,276 mi
Last recorded52,276 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 956Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,021 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 52,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 51,716 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 50,848 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,211 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,324 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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KVL 956Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KVL 956Y, 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

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What year was KVL 956Y registered?

KVL 956Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 February 1983.

Is KVL 956Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVL 956Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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