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TMK 183Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,236 mi
Last recorded56,236 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMK 183Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 56,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 55,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,568 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,870 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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TMK 183Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TMK 183Y, 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 TMK 183Y registered?

TMK 183Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 May 1983.

Is TMK 183Y safe to buy?

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