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OHT 724Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,638 mi
Last recorded66,638 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 724Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,476 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 64,465 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 62,645 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside front headlight dim.

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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OHT 724Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHT 724Y, 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 OHT 724Y registered?

OHT 724Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is OHT 724Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHT 724Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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