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ANF 831M

1974 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANF 831M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,051 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 57,047 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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ANF 831M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 ANF 831M, 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 52 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 ANF 831M registered?

ANF 831M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 April 1974.

Is ANF 831M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANF 831M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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