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146 ETR

1963 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1963 Ford Cortina51,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration146 ETR
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 May 2014 98,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 97,935 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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146 ETR is a 1963 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 51,608 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 146 ETR, 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 63 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 146 ETR registered?

146 ETR is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 June 1963.

Is 146 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 146 ETR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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