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WPL 674Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,037 mi
Last recorded79,037 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPL 674Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,037 miles

CAR HAS SIGN OF RUST EVERYWHERE SURFACE ONLY

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,388 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST ADVISE CUSTOMER TO HAVE SMALL PLATE WELDED IN BEFORE NEXT M O T TEST

Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,063 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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WPL 674Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WPL 674Y, 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

How do I check the history of WPL 674Y?

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What year was WPL 674Y registered?

WPL 674Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 June 1983.

Is WPL 674Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPL 674Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPL 674Y have outstanding finance?

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