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6168 PF

1963 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

6,189 mi
Last recorded6,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1963 Ford Cortina51,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6168 PF
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2006 6,189 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

petrol cannot be opened no key

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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6168 PF is a 1963 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6168 PF, 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.

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What year was 6168 PF registered?

6168 PF is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 October 1963.

Is 6168 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6168 PF shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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