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TMC 117Y

1983 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,673 mi
Last recorded49,673 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 117Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,388 miles

low readings n/s/r foot + park brake

o/s outer rear light not working

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,847 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf windscreen washers not working

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,847 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf windscreen washers not working

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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TMC 117Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in White 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 TMC 117Y, 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 TMC 117Y registered?

TMC 117Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 February 1983.

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The MOT history for TMC 117Y 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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