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LNS 343Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNS 343Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 May 2017 54,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 49,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,327 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,839 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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LNS 343Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LNS 343Y, 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 LNS 343Y registered?

LNS 343Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 February 1983.

Is LNS 343Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNS 343Y shows 9 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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