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XMX 663Y

1983 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

500 mi
Last recorded500 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Cortina54,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMX 663Y
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 500 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

fuel pipe damp

nearside tyre presser low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 483 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 439 miles

wipers slow to work

Pass 4 Jul 2009 416 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2008 342 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XMX 663Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMX 663Y, 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 XMX 663Y registered?

XMX 663Y is a 1983 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 January 1983.

Is XMX 663Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMX 663Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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