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MOR 345Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,841 mi
Last recorded6,841 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 345Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,841 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 96,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear upper wheel arches VERY RUSTY

Fail 19 Nov 2007 96,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear upper wheel arches VERY RUSTY

Pass 5 Dec 2006 92,892 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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MOR 345Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MOR 345Y, 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 MOR 345Y registered?

MOR 345Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 February 1983.

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